Azerbaijan starts rebuilding in newly won territories Experts estimate that reconstruction could take 10 years and tens of billions of dollars. Ulkar Natiqqizi Nov 19, 2020
Tajikistan: Lights out as dams falter Rationing has returned after a few years of reprieve. Nov 17, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's China debt: Between crowdfunding and austerity Beijing does not appear disposed to give too much leeway. Chris Rickleton Nov 17, 2020
Turkmenistan: A dog’s tale Ecological conservation is a matter of pride in Turkmenistan. But a disconnect between rhetoric and reality is a hallmark of the Berdymukhamedov era. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 17, 2020
Uzbekistan: Officials may be tested on knowledge of native language Getting a proficiency certificate could be required from 2023. Nov 16, 2020
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
Uzbekistan postpones first census because of coronavirus The population has not been counted in over 30 years. Nov 13, 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
Turkmenistan's president gets his golden dog The Alabai is the eccentric president’s favorite breed. He’s even penned a book on them. Nov 11, 2020
Uzbekistan to begin Chinese vaccine trial 5,000 volunteers have been mobilized for the phase-three trial. Nov 9, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Mining sector braces for regulatory blow Japarov has tried to put investors at their ease, but his government is sending mixed messages. Chris Rickleton Nov 6, 2020
Tajikistan looks to take a cut from online commerce The online market is so small that any returns will be minute, however. Nov 5, 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