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The shortages have been fueled by a Russian export ban.

China wants Russia to stop interfering with Kazakh oil exports.

Obsessing about sports, building bridges, and speaking up for China. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Prosecutors have begun to file lawsuits based on the country’s new unexplained wealth law, targeting assets from allegedly corrupt former officials. But is the process politicized?

Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however.

The cause of the problem may lie in Russians hoovering up all the available greenbacks.

Kazakhstan says it expects to produce up to 13.5 million tons of wheat this year.

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.

Turkmenistan is difficult to access, but it is a strategic location. In this week’s briefing we examine the assorted flavors of “north-south” corridor, trade with neighbors, and much more.

The memorandum is a win for Baku while committing it to do little.

When Kyrgyz laws don’t protect consumer, there is always the court of public opinion.

The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts.

Because official statistics are nonsense, we look to personnel reshuffles to understand where the government recognizes it is underperforming. Our weekly briefing.

A court ruled that the CPC could continue operating and pay a $3,250 fine.

A Russia court this week ruled that a pipeline Kazakhstan uses to export most of its oil should be suspended for one month.