Georgian government defends ex-prosecutor from U.S. sanctions The authorities first distanced themselves from the ex-official and ex-con, but then reversed course and shielded him from U.S. sanctions. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 20, 2023
Turkmenistan: Playing it by the textbook Ashgabat is trying to be pals with Western economic partners, but its Russian sympathies are showing. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 12, 2023
Perspectives: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan building up for another potential round of fighting An unusual constellation of outside players taking shape. Svenja Petersen Aug 28, 2023
Central Asia: Quiet flows the natural gas from Eurasia to China An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 24, 2023
Trump indictments seized on in Tbilisi Fixation on Trump's election subversion charges comes as Georgia awaits new tensions ahead of a major vote next year. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 23, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: President pushes back on US accusations of sanctions-busting behavior Amid denials there is a hint of Kyrgyz willingness to step up export controls. Justin Burke Aug 16, 2023
Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe. David O'Byrne Aug 15, 2023
Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 11, 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
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
Turkmenistan: Crowded house Census data claims a large and happy population, but there are clues all is far from well. The full story in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 18, 2023
Embassy protest highlights Azerbaijani activists' frustration Many Azerbaijani activists wish Western democracies would do more to push back against their repressive government. Jul 14, 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