Central Asia: China keeping rail deals on track An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 1, 2023
Tajikistan: Dual citizenship-holders fear Russian army call-up Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment. Jun 1, 2023
Abkhazia faces protests as discontent mounts 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. May 31, 2023
Central Asia: Summiteers seal many deals, reveal scant details An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin May 25, 2023
New Kazakhstan, old methods: No respite for beleaguered opposition Some analysts see the continued crackdown as a sign of President Tokayev's lack of confidence in his public standing. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2023
Despite popular outrage, eased travel with Russia is a boon for some Georgians Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit. Giorgi Lomsadze May 24, 2023
Kazakhstan: Scandal-mired lawmaker holds onto seat One of the most grave allegations surrounding Dayrabayev is that his sons kept a man captive for three years. Almaz Kumenov May 24, 2023
Wedding visit by Lavrov's daughter riles Georgians News of Yekaterina Vinokurova's arrival broke as the country was already experiencing turmoil over the re-establishment of direct flights with Russia. Nini Gabritchidze May 22, 2023
EurasiaChat: China, Islam... and love in Philadelphia Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality. EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard May 22, 2023
China-Central Asia summit: lots of rhetoric, little substance Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties. May 19, 2023
Georgia slams U.S. visa policies amid Russia flights controversy Complaining about U.S. visa policies has become Tbilisi's latest line of rhetoric against its strategic partner. Nini Gabritchidze May 19, 2023
Central Asia: Beijing making steady inroads in regional trade, mass media An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin May 17, 2023
Georgia: Uncertainty looms as first carriers authorized for Russia flights The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions. Nini Gabritchidze May 16, 2023
Kazakhstan: Government recoups $1.7Bln in illegally appropriated assets The former president's family have featured among the major losers in this confiscation drive. Almaz Kumenov May 13, 2023
Georgia: Ruling party thumbs nose at influential EU grouping Georgian Dream derides “pseudo-liberals” as it withdraws from a European political alliance. Nini Gabritchidze May 11, 2023