Perspectives | Beijing and Moscow clash over Kazakhstan’s oil China wants Russia to stop interfering with Kazakh oil exports. Joe Webster, Paddy Ryan Aug 11, 2022
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
Chinese FM offers reassurance on whirlwind tour of Central Asia Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia. Aug 1, 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
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
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
Islamic State threatens Central Asian and Chinese ventures in Afghanistan The terror group behind growing carnage in the wretched country says anyone working with the Taliban is a target. Lucas Webber Jul 6, 2022
Turkey looking to transit Turkmen gas via Azerbaijan The announcement by Turkey appears to be response to increased interest from Europe in non-Russian sources of energy. David O'Byrne Jul 5, 2022
Turkmenistan: Turkish delight Turkmenistan wants to export gas to Europe without angering Russia. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 5, 2022