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The increases are directed toward military spending and construction in Karabakh, while social programs are comparatively neglected.

Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia.

BP, which operates the pipeline to Georgia's Black Sea coast, says the shutdown is temporary and that in the meantime all oil exports are being rerouted through Turkey.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China-Europe cargo transport is shifting to the south, but infrastructure in the Caucasus is still relatively underdeveloped.

Out-of-touch elites, poor planning, and some signs of progress in regional trade. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Europe is looking to sources like Azerbaijan to step in, but the country’s economy minister says it needs more international investment.

The last two meetings between the two countries’ leaders have been in Brussels. Moscow has noticed.

Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies.

An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke.

During the pandemic, “violating workers' rights has become a social norm.”

Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing.

For Azerbaijan to meet gas demand in the Balkans, billions in new investments – and patience – will be required.

While the country continues easing other COVID-19 restrictions, why has it not begun to allow travelers to cross the border by land?

The country’s sports federations are invariably led by a government minister or other high-ranking official. Critics say it’s a model of corruption.

Uzbekistan is eager for a success story on its southern border that could facilitate new trade routes.