Perspectives | Now comes a Karabakh war over cultural heritage Fears are growing in particular for Armenian monuments being handed over. Thomas de Waal Nov 16, 2020
Kazakhstan: IT system at China border increases corruption and lines Some appear to be using bribes to circumvent the technology. Almaz Kumenov Nov 16, 2020
Coronavirus adds to reasons to escape Tajikistan The terminal state of the economy remains paramount in the minds of those wishing to leave. Nov 13, 2020
Perspectives | What happened to China’s ‘peaceful rise’? Recent events on China’s periphery confirm that Beijing is playing a long game for regional dominance. Srdjan Uljevic Nov 12, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU: The contraband conundrum The trade bloc's failure to stop contraband smuggling is connected to the high drama playing out in Kyrgyzstan. Here’s looking at EAEU Nov 5, 2020
China business briefing: Not happy with Kyrgyzstan Beijing keeps its cool when admonishing wayward satrapies. It has perfected the cold shoulder. Niva Yau Nov 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Former health minister arrested The healthcare sector has been embroiled in corruption scandals for years. Almaz Kumenov Nov 3, 2020
The wheels are coming off Ukrainian anti-corruption reform efforts Popular faith in Zelensky’s ability to deliver is slipping. Fabrice Deprez Nov 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Kaspi glitch highlights growing reliance on virtual money The taxman is annoyed by how much revenue is lost on online payments. Almaz Kumenov Oct 28, 2020
Northern Aral's promise stunted by dam height, international disputes Humans have rehabilitated a small part of the disappeared Aral Sea. For now. Aliya Uteuova, images by Earthrise Media Oct 28, 2020
Turkmenistan: Feeling insecure This week in our Turkmenistan bulletin: Ashgabat and Moscow suddenly ratify an aged security agreement. Plus budgets, boasts and bribes. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 27, 2020
Ukraine: Zaporizhia bridge emerges as measure of Zelensky’s progress The president bets on a big infrastructure program to reinvigorate his political fortunes. Fabrice Deprez Oct 27, 2020
Poll shows Uzbeks, like neighbors, growing leery of Chinese investments Uzbekistan logs the biggest increase in ambivalence toward China. David Trilling Oct 22, 2020
Kazakhstan: Avian flu kills nearly 1 million poultry The die-off has caused a shortage of meat and eggs in markets. Almaz Kumenov Oct 21, 2020
Chinese solar investments in Central Asia: A snapshot China's state capitalism has nudged Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to green their domestic energy production. Niva Yau Oct 15, 2020