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
Armenia scouts path toward EU accession Public trust of Armenians toward Russia cratering. Ani Avetisyan Mar 19, 2024
Turkmenistan: Election bias Russia's elections have produced a Turkmen-style outcome, including in Turkmenistan itself. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 19, 2024
Armenian PM signals willingness to make territorial concessions to facilitate border deal Are the two sides closing in on a peace settlement? Mar 18, 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
Kazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials The reform is designed to address dissatisfaction over the perception that judges are, under the current hybrid system, unduly influencing juries. Almaz Kumenov Mar 15, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
Azerbaijan: Qarabag conquering UEFA Magical results in one of Europe’s premier football tournaments. Mar 14, 2024
Kazakhstan boosting freight rail links to Russia, China North, South, East & West: Astana facilitating trade in all directions. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 13, 2024
Armenia: Pressing ahead with a dry port concept Too early to tell whether Yerevan is chasing a cash cow or unicorn. Brawley Benson Mar 13, 2024
Turkmenistan: Water worry Turkmenistan gently presses Afghanistan on the Qosh-Tepa Canal. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin on Turkmen affairs. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 12, 2024
Azerbaijan: Shrugging off criticism over media arrests Baku forcing the West to make a clear choice. Mar 12, 2024
FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 11, 2024