Turkmenistan: Party of three Afghanistan's canal project is deepening anxieties on water security. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 8, 2023
Russia: Debts causing rise in illegal migration among Central Asians Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans. Aug 5, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Georgia bans re-export of Western-imported cars to Russia, Belarus The move is supposed to help implement Western sanctions against Russia, but gaping loopholes will likely remain. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 3, 2023
"Strategic partnership" between Georgia and China puzzles critics Despite broad support for seeking closer economic ties with Beijing, pro-Western observers in Georgia are wary of the relationship getting too close. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 1, 2023
China exploring biotech, scientific and manufacturing possibilities in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 27, 2023
Central Asia: Trade with China registers strong growth during first half of 2023 Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data. Justin Burke Jul 26, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Officials, experts seek to calm Georgians' Black Sea safety fears Environmental authorities have intensified water monitoring amid concerns about the wider effects of the Kakhovka dam collapse. Nini Gabritchidze Jul 17, 2023
Kazakhstan sets reform agenda for Shanghai Cooperation Organization A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 14, 2023
The new cities of Central Asia As urbanization continues apace, ever more high population-density centers have to be built. Jul 13, 2023
Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus A less than convincing show of unity at the summit. Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan harmonize efforts on route bypassing Russia While coordination will help reduce delivery times from goods coming from China, investment is also needed in new infrastructure. Almaz Kumenov Jun 28, 2023
Central Asia: China opens “super” monitoring station on Tajik-Afghan border Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 23, 2023
Georgian miners strike as company cites global market crisis Discontent simmers while Georgian Manganese, the leading exporter of ferroalloys and manganese ores, says it is unable to sell what used to be the country's key export product. Nini Gabritchidze Jun 16, 2023