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The shortages have been fueled by a Russian export ban.

China wants Russia to stop interfering with Kazakh oil exports.

Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however.

The cause of the problem may lie in Russians hoovering up all the available greenbacks.

Kazakhstan says it expects to produce up to 13.5 million tons of wheat this year.

Turkmenistan is difficult to access, but it is a strategic location. In this week’s briefing we examine the assorted flavors of “north-south” corridor, trade with neighbors, and much more.

When Kyrgyz laws don’t protect consumer, there is always the court of public opinion.

The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts.

Because official statistics are nonsense, we look to personnel reshuffles to understand where the government recognizes it is underperforming. Our weekly briefing.

A court ruled that the CPC could continue operating and pay a $3,250 fine.

A Russia court this week ruled that a pipeline Kazakhstan uses to export most of its oil should be suspended for one month.

Some analysts believe this is payback for Nur-Sultan offering Europe help stabilizing the global energy market.

Turkmenistan wants to export gas to Europe without angering Russia. This and more in our weekly briefing.

The visit came shortly after the top U.S. general in the region dropped by.

It is the first time Washington has punished a Central Asian company for colluding to dodge Russia sanctions.