Uzbekistan, Ukraine exchange import-ban threats amid trade row Kiev says Tashkent is unfairly subsidizing its carmakers, thereby undermining Ukrainian manufacturers. Nov 4, 2018
Events | Moscow not worried about trade disparity with China – Russian scholar A leading Russian expert on China says their unequal relationship is nothing to worry about, for now. Oct 16, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Talk of visa waiver for Chinese tourists sparks ire Opponents of the move worry it will lead to an influx of unregistered laborers Bermet Talant Oct 12, 2018
Turkish lira casts pall over Caucasus and Central Asia In the Caucasus and Central Asia, the lira’s rot could spread Maximilian Hess Aug 21, 2018
Istanbul's storied 'suitcase trade' with ex-USSR remains resilient despite downturn The trade is one of the strongest links between Istanbul and the former Soviet world. Paul Benjamin Osterlund, Photos by Hilaneh Mahmoudi Aug 9, 2018
Unpacking debt in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Compared to their peers, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are on a borrowing spree. Sam Bhutia Aug 1, 2018
Central Asia sees opportunity in US-China trade war The U.S.-China trade dispute is a boon to Central Asian farmers. Sam Reynolds Jul 23, 2018
Russia extends blockade on Ukraine goods headed to Central Asia The restrictions have been in place since 2016 and were in response to Kiev's trade dealings with the EU. Jul 2, 2018
With new railway, Turkey seeks to isolate Armenia and integrate Azerbaijan Kars sees itself as the hub for one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects Bradley Jardine Jun 29, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Jeenbekov goes to Beijing with China the talk of Bishkek Top allies of the former president are under investigation over their dealings with a Chinese company. Chris Rickleton Jun 6, 2018
Report details increasing trade between Georgia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia Political disputes still continue to hinder efforts to formalize the trade, however, the International Crisis Group found. Joshua Kucera May 24, 2018
Uzbekistan: Turkish president’s visit generates billions in deals Companies sealed $3 billion worth of investment contracts. May 1, 2018
With Port Project, Georgia Seeks Place on China's Belt and Road Georgian infrastructure remains underdeveloped, which could leave Anaklia disconnected. Bradley Jardine Feb 21, 2018
South Ossetian Police Pressure Investigative Journalist The journalist said authorities demanded she be fired after she reported on a dispute between the region's leader and a Russian businessman. Bradley Jardine Feb 20, 2018
Perspectives | Is the Eurasian Belt and Road Headed toward a Rate Wrangle? Even as Asia-to-Europe rail traffic experiences an uptick, there remain considerable risks for shippers. Nathan Hutson Feb 6, 2018