Uzbekistan: China comes bearing gifts Will a railway connecting the two countries via Kyrgyzstan ever happen? Joanna Lillis May 25, 2022
Uzbekistan resumes gas exports to China Tashkent is reducing subsidies and phasing out exports to meet rising domestic demand. Joanna Lillis May 23, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Afghanistan in hock to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for electricity An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke. Joanna Lillis May 19, 2022
Kyrgyzstan workers strike for better pay at Chinese mine Most strikes to hit Kyrgyzstan’s mining sector involve Chinese companies. Aigerim Turgunbaeva May 18, 2022
Turkmenistan: Stand by your man Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 17, 2022
In Turkey, Kazakhstan’s president talks trade and China transport The two presidents agreed to boost a transport corridor that bypasses Russia. Joanna Lillis May 11, 2022
Perspectives | Facing food crisis, Tajikistan returns to Washington with begging bowl Dushanbe is dependent on Russia and indebted to China. Will the IMF come to the rescue? Maximilian Hess Apr 19, 2022
Kazakhstan: Labor unrest troubles another Chinese project Kazakh officials know they cannot be seen siding with a Chinese company. Apr 15, 2022
China makes fresh forays into gold mining sector in Tajikistan Chinese investors often get generous tax breaks in the country. Kamila Ibragimova Apr 15, 2022
Chinese scientists measure Central Asia's shifting water patterns Disappearing glaciers mean less predictable water for irrigation. David Trilling Apr 13, 2022
Uzbekistan hails Taliban ban on poppy cultivation in Afghanistan Uzbekistan is eager for a success story on its southern border that could facilitate new trade routes. Joanna Lillis Apr 11, 2022
Georgian wine takes a pounding as Russia invades Ukraine Wine exports had been booming, but largely to Russia and Ukraine. Now the industry is trying to reorient, including to China. Paul Rimple Apr 6, 2022
Turkmenistan: Get on your bike! A proposed gas pipeline to South Asia dominates the government’s agenda. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 5, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Batken’s entrepreneurs struggle while officials weave lofty dreams A fledgling job-creating enterprise offers hope in a troubled corner of the country, where the government talks big and does little. Peter Leonard Mar 30, 2022
