Azerbaijan: Keeping trade options open Baku positioned to benefit from growing Iranian-Russian trade. Brawley Benson Mar 7, 2024
Russia waging effective information campaign in the Caucasus – report Casting the US and EU as agents of instability. Mar 6, 2024
Kazakhstan positions itself for lithium windfall The National Geological Service says the country has lithium reserves of around 75,600 tons. Mar 6, 2024
Russia and Iran strive to forge new ‘geo-economic reality’ in the South Caucasus – report Azerbaijan’s strategic relationship with Israel is a stumbling block. Mar 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: PM heads to Moscow with pledges of deepening cooperation Mutual trade turnover in 2023 amounted to $27.4 billion and exceeded the record figure set in 2022. Mar 4, 2024
Georgia: Amid tension with the West, Tbilisi makes it easier for Georgians to head East Visa-free travel to China an outgrowth of budding ‘strategic partnership.’ Feb 29, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Building work starts on another auto plant Bishkek may hope to save re-export market by having vehicles assembled on its soil. Feb 28, 2024
Armenia: Outcry prompts government to backtrack on taxation plan Labor migrants complain about unfair double taxation. Ani Avetisyan Feb 28, 2024
Turkmenistan: Let them buy cake In this bulletin, we look at paltry women's day handouts, the military getting a rough deal and what Ashgabat is doing to promote prosperity in neighboring Afghanistan. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 27, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Where are all the autos going? Country’s balance of trade heavily favors imports over exports. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 26, 2024
Uzbekistan: Female empowerment forum under fire for “mansplaining” talk Alexei Sitnikov's repertoire includes giving tips to women on how to make themselves more attractive to men. Feb 26, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024
Kazakhstan: Major data hack bears Chinese fingerprints The targeted individuals apparently included employees of the National Security Committee and the Defense Ministry. Almaz Kumenov Feb 22, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Lawmakers push ahead with contentious foreign agents bill The voting procedure was marred by flagrant violations. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 22, 2024