Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan agree on power swap to restore reservoir levels Toktogul has not seen levels this low since the early 2010s. Mar 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Jerooy opening marks Russia’s return to big investments Putin has thrown his weight behind the mine. Will he regret it? Chris Rickleton Mar 19, 2021
Germany’s new gastarbeiters: Georgians A new program will formalize temporary farm employment for Georgians in Germany, as low pay and unemployment continues to drive Georgians abroad. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 19, 2021
China’s water use threatens Kazakhstan’s other big lake Climate change, farming and a lack of cooperation risk another Aral Sea disaster. David Trilling Mar 17, 2021
Analysis | Caucasus bond review Capital markets take war, the pandemic and political unrest in stride. The second in a two-part series. Maximilian Hess Mar 17, 2021
Tajikistan: Gas prices shoot up over causes uncertain Media have speculated that a clampdown on smuggling may be the cause. Mar 16, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Ballet troupe walkout shines light on culture underspending Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point. Chris Rickleton Mar 9, 2021
Not all roads lead to Georgia Last year’s war between Armenia and Azerbaijan could shake up trans-Caucasus trade, which has been dominated by Georgia for decades. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 8, 2021
Kazakhstan: Exporters lose money to China anti-coronavirus regime Kazakh officials say the Chinese are breaking their legal commitments. Almaz Kumenov Mar 4, 2021
Analysis | Central Asia bond review Despite the COVID crunch, Uzbekistan’s borrowing has blossomed. Tajikistan appears headed for trouble. Maximilian Hess Mar 3, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: What did Japarov get in Russia? A lot of goodwill, but not much else for the time being. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
Kazakhstan: New large oil field discovered in Caspian region Officials say it is the largest find in Mangystau province since Kazakhstan gained independence. Almaz Kumenov Feb 26, 2021
Georgia’s restaurants fight back against the lockdown The industry has been crippled. And with meager government aid, some have threatened civil disobedience. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 24, 2021
Kazakhstan: Workers increasingly resorting to strikes, and succeeding Dialogue is preferred to confrontation, although salary imbalances are still strong. Almaz Kumenov Feb 23, 2021
Kazakhstan: Government allowing shady banking minnows to wither The goal is to allow mid-ranking players to compete with the giants. Almaz Kumenov Feb 17, 2021