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Expansion of the Southern Gas Corridor pipelines carrying Azerbaijani gas to Europe is on hold pending confirmation that Europe will buy the gas. Baku's offensive to retake Nagorno-Karabakh could further complicate things.

Russian diplomacy and Turkmenistan's evolving foreign relations amidst president Berdymukhamedov’s growing influence. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

Kyrgyzstan's Media Struggles, Electricity Woes, and Uzbekistan's Religious Discourse.

Ashgabat's announcement that it is open to developing a Trans-Caspian gas pipeline has sparked strong interest from potential importers.

The fifth consultative meeting of the region's presidents was rich with dialogue on practicalities, but implementation is a tricky task.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

Official say they want to promote e-commerce.

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Afghanistan's canal project is deepening anxieties on water security. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans.

Astana argues that dealing with the Taliban will be an investment in stability and sustainable development.