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

Ashgabat wants Americans to fix the leaks, Iranians to buy fuel, and China to pay for pipelines. This and more in the latest edition of the Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains.

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

Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment.

The de facto authorities fortified government buildings in an apparent attempt to prevent a revolution like the ones that overthrew previous governments in 2020 and 2014.

The authorities suffer from a case of misplaced priorities in thinking about the future. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

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

Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.

News of Yekaterina Vinokurova's arrival broke as the country was already experiencing turmoil over the re-establishment of direct flights with Russia.

Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality.

Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties.

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

The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions.

The scale of the country's methane emissions is becoming a major embarrassment, but the government seems unwilling to do anything about it. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke bulletin.