Turkmenistan: How the Grinch stole New Year As the president celebrates, the economic crisis deepened by a coronavirus outbreak he has refused to acknowledge has left his people in a state of Dickensian misery. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 29, 2020
Turkmenistan: The deadly price of lies Electricity exports; crowd control outside food shops; and despite denials, COVID strikes. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 22, 2020
Tajikistan: Ex-banking executive gets 8.5-year prison sentence Ziyoyev ruined his own lender by issuing dubious loans to relatives and cronies. Dec 19, 2020
Tajikistan: Even Russia feels pain as pandemic wreaks havoc on migration lifeline Food prices have jumped this year and there are few jobs, but out-of-work migrants can’t get to where they are desperately needed. Dec 17, 2020
Turkmenistan: Sick and tired An unacknowledged second wave, secret police at funerals, and congratulations from the Taliban. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 15, 2020
Perspectives | In Azerbaijan, Turkish leader has eyes on Iran Turkey’s president appears to be positioning himself as a protector of all Turks, including Azerbaijani Turks in Iran. Eldar Mamedov Dec 14, 2020
Turkmenistan: The drugs don’t work Digital import substitution, currency restrictions, and a cemetery looted for scrap: This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 8, 2020
Tajikistan's last opposition party targeted for prosecution Odinayev had called for a demonstration to protest against price rises. Dec 7, 2020
Perspectives | How China gains from Armenia-Azerbaijan war The distant war may play a role in Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. Nima Khorrami Dec 2, 2020
Tajikistan: Independent media outlet evicted from premises Asia-Plus says it has rejected requests from government agencies to place content. Dec 2, 2020
Turkmenistan: The Germans are coming! Only the best medicine for the leader. For everyone else, bread shortages. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 1, 2020
Tajikistan: Emomali’s Russia visit signals his emerging role Any breakthrough in improving the lot of labor migrants will be touted as sign of his political heft. Nov 26, 2020
Turkmenistan: The dammed united Travel bans, dams and Russian fans. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 24, 2020
China diversifies in Central Asia Beijing has adopted a new economic model for the region, investing less in major infrastructure and spreading its risk. Dirk van der Kley Nov 23, 2020