Georgian exports hit record high China is Georgia’s largest export partner, with Russia a close second. Nino Bakradze Dec 14, 2021
Kazakhstan: Energy shortages push crypto miners to the exit Grid inefficiencies and the small-timer surge are leaving some miners in a tough spot. Daniyar Moldabekov Nov 26, 2021
The great paywall of Turkmenistan Letters from Washington, cybersecurity cooperation with China, and negotiating with a bankrupt Taliban. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 23, 2021
Kazakhstan looks to nuclear amid crypto-driven energy shortage The country no longer has a choice, the president says. Almaz Kumenov Nov 22, 2021
China-Kazakhstan venture to begin nuclear fuel production Kazakhstan is moving through the production cycle, powered by Chinese demand. Daniyar Moldabekov Nov 18, 2021
Kazakhstan seeks to buy electricity from Russia amid crypto shortages Officials blame an 8 percent spike in consumption on crypto miners from China. Almaz Kumenov Nov 8, 2021
Kazakh food exports to China plummet Kazakh exporters say China is pushing them aside, interested in a transit corridor but not a supplier. Almaz Kumenov Nov 3, 2021
Tajikistan accepts $125m from China for road, less than expected China is subsidizing reconstruction of a road to China. Tajik officials won’t say what they’re offering in return. Kamila Ibragimova Oct 22, 2021
China and Georgia indifferent about each other – new paper Neither side seems to know what it wants from the other. Oct 21, 2021
Kazakhstan turning ‘blind eye’ to Chinese corporate polluters – watchdog Government agencies and Kazakh-Chinese companies are using the pandemic to shield themselves from scrutiny. Oct 20, 2021
Kazakhstan to restrict crypto miners amid power shortages A few months ago, the country was flooded with miners from China. Almaz Kumenov Oct 18, 2021
China looks to Kazakh coal amid energy crisis But how much coal Kazakhstan already sells China is a mystery, because the two sides publish different figures. Almaz Kumenov Oct 8, 2021
Quantifying the Caucasus’ gains from BRI trade Two new papers find that Georgia and Azerbaijan would gain more from improving trade with their neighbors than pursing a place on the Belt and Road. Sep 27, 2021
China’s footprint in Georgia causes anxiety Beijing’s influence is expanding in Georgia’s education sector, as Chinese businesses put down roots. Nino Bakradze Sep 23, 2021
Turkmenistan: Time for a change? Ashgabat has pursued a notably distinct line in its engagements with the Taliban. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 21, 2021