Uzbekistan: Dozens repatriated after illegally traveling to U.S. One returnee said he had spent $10,000 on making the trip. Mar 4, 2024
Russia and Iran strive to forge new ‘geo-economic reality’ in the South Caucasus – report Azerbaijan’s strategic relationship with Israel is a stumbling block. Mar 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: PM heads to Moscow with pledges of deepening cooperation Mutual trade turnover in 2023 amounted to $27.4 billion and exceeded the record figure set in 2022. Mar 4, 2024
Uzbekistan looks to China for help with public transportation upgrade An update on Central Asia’s transport sector. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 1, 2024
Georgia: Amid tension with the West, Tbilisi makes it easier for Georgians to head East Visa-free travel to China an outgrowth of budding ‘strategic partnership.’ Feb 29, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Building work starts on another auto plant Bishkek may hope to save re-export market by having vehicles assembled on its soil. Feb 28, 2024
Armenia: Outcry prompts government to backtrack on taxation plan Labor migrants complain about unfair double taxation. Ani Avetisyan Feb 28, 2024
Georgia: Government all talk, little action on promoting EU values – rights activists Officials refuse to classify LGBTQ festival-goers as victims of right-wing violence. Brawley Benson Feb 28, 2024
Caucasus: The credit outlook for the region is generally good – ratings agency Geopolitics could cause sudden changes in fiscal conditions. Feb 27, 2024
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan install water-monitoring stations on border The monitoring posts will provide automated and real-time digital data on the volumes of water passing through them. Feb 26, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Where are all the autos going? Country’s balance of trade heavily favors imports over exports. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 26, 2024
Uzbekistan: Female empowerment forum under fire for “mansplaining” talk Alexei Sitnikov's repertoire includes giving tips to women on how to make themselves more attractive to men. Feb 26, 2024
Georgia: Church plus cyanide equals intrigue Poisoning incidents point to behind-the-scenes manoeuvring in the nation’s most trusted institution. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 23, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024