Uzbekistan confirms plan to sign deal on new railroad from China Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia. Joanna Lillis Aug 3, 2022
Afghanistan pays electricity debts to Uzbekistan but still owes Tajikistan Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power. Joanna Lillis Aug 2, 2022
Chinese FM offers reassurance on whirlwind tour of Central Asia Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia. Aug 1, 2022
Tajikistan puts the squeeze on Aga Khan-linked entities The pressure comes months after a crackdown in the Pamirs against followers of the Europe-based religious leader. Jul 28, 2022
Uzbekistan: Electricity grid strained by heat Demand has surged as the population turns to air conditioners and refrigeration equipment to keep cool. Jul 26, 2022
Central Asian alliance drifts for now as leaders lack common vision The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region. Peter Leonard Jul 22, 2022
Tajikistan: The cost of Chinese debt What is Tajikistan prepared to give China as it struggles to settle its liabilities? Jul 21, 2022
Central Asia’s wild apple trees are disappearing Climate change and human activity threaten to drive the apple from its native soil by the end of the century, new research warns. Eshel Rosen Jul 19, 2022
Azerbaijan and EU agree to strategic energy partnership The memorandum is a win for Baku while committing it to do little. David O'Byrne Jul 18, 2022
Chinese miner promises Tajikistan jobs, but data inconsistent The Tajik-Chinese Mining Company is a major contributor to GDP, but its own numbers don’t always add up. Jul 15, 2022
Kyrgyzstan preps mining project with China in mind Authorities see Zhetim-Too as an opportunity to pare down debt to Beijing, arguing that environmental risks can be mitigated. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jul 14, 2022
In Kyrgyzstan's rush to build a key highway, homeowners suffer Locals say authorities are arbitrarily seizing their homes to make way for a road from China. Bakyt Ibraimov Jul 14, 2022
Tajikistan to ban critical coverage of military draft It is still possible to avoid the draft by paying a large fee. Jul 13, 2022
Washington flags Central Asian states over potential sanctions-dodging The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts. Joanna Lillis Jul 12, 2022
Turkmenistan: Holiday road Because official statistics are nonsense, we look to personnel reshuffles to understand where the government recognizes it is underperforming. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 12, 2022