Georgia: Government throws caution to the wind, reintroduces foreign agents bill A showdown looms with EU accession hopes at stake. Brawley Benson Apr 3, 2024
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy? Apr 2, 2024
Central Asian air quality gets low marks – report Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region. Apr 1, 2024
Georgia: Politics and sports aren’t mixing well Georgians just want to celebrate on-field success. Brawley Benson Apr 1, 2024
Perspectives | The declining fortunes of Central Asia coverage The interest in the region evinced by international outlets in the post-9/11 period has faded. But ignoring Central Asia could come at a cost. Peter Leonard Mar 29, 2024
Kazakhstan: Business group strives to facilitate trade connections with China Customs chief acknowledges discrepancies in bilateral trade statistics. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 27, 2024
Baku-Tbilisi rail route gets a facelift Moderization enabling five-fold increase in EU-bound freight. Mar 22, 2024
Kazakhstan on a stable growth path with potential pitfalls ahead – report World Bank urges reforms to foster better living standards. Mar 21, 2024
Caspian energy roundup: Baku prospects for investment to realize energy-export plans Azerbaijan making green energy push ahead of global climate conference. David O'Byrne Mar 21, 2024
Kazakhstan: Light punishment for ex-president’s nephew sparks anger The trial of Samat Abish was held behind closed doors, denying the public the chance to learn the details of the case. Almaz Kumenov Mar 21, 2024
The risk of more conflict is a top concern in the Caucasus – report Georgians worry Putin might go nuclear. Mar 20, 2024
Kazakhstan: Ex-police officers convicted for Bloody January torture Activists have long maintained that not enough police have been brought to task for offenses committed during the 2022 unrest. Mar 19, 2024
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024