Caspian energy roundup: Baku prospects for investment to realize energy-export plans Azerbaijan making green energy push ahead of global climate conference. David O'Byrne Mar 21, 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
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
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
Tajikistan: Authorities struggling, and failing, to provide power to households Officials are guaranteeing up to eight hours of electricity daily, but no more. 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
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
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan cheer as CASA-1000 sputters back to life The World Bank will provide money to complete Afghan section of the project, but it is keeping close tabs on funds. Mar 5, 2024
Turkmenistan: Kabul market Afghanistan wants to show it is open for business and is willing to be a good neighbor. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 5, 2024
Swathes of Tajikistan crippled by unexplained power outage Increasingly cold weather in recent days has led to a spike in demand for power as many turned to their electrical heaters. Mar 1, 2024
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
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
Rights watchdog group details how Russia stifles dissent on Ukraine war Legitimate criticism equals terrorism. Feb 20, 2024