Tajikistan takes swipe at women’s “immoral” Western clothing Some wants fines or even jail time for pop stars failing to behave in a sufficiently conservative manner. 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
Turkmenistan: Let them buy cake In this bulletin, we look at paltry women's day handouts, the military getting a rough deal and what Ashgabat is doing to promote prosperity in neighboring Afghanistan. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin 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
Kazakhstan: Fintech in the crosshairs as government looks to boost tax revenue President Tokayev is eager to bring the shadow economy into the open as part of a rapid growth strategy. Almaz Kumenov 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
Kazakhstan: Major data hack bears Chinese fingerprints The targeted individuals apparently included employees of the National Security Committee and the Defense Ministry. Almaz Kumenov Feb 22, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Lawmakers push ahead with contentious foreign agents bill The voting procedure was marred by flagrant violations. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 22, 2024
Uzbekistan plans $500M investment to boost Russian gas imports Domestic production is declining as existing fields become exhausted. Feb 21, 2024
Kazakhstan achieves agro-export breakthrough with China Meat exports still subject to lots of limitations. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 21, 2024
Kazakhstan: Population resettlement program declared a failure While the population of northern regions may decrease by 600,000 before 2050, the population of southern regions could rise by 1.6 million. Feb 20, 2024