Turkmenistan: Tokyo story Turkmenistan sees Japan as an important source of technical know-how and investment, and the enthusiasm is mutual. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 27, 2021
Perspectives | Blame it on Russia? The danger of geopolitical takes on Georgia’s far right Framing Georgia’s far right as a unified pro-Russian actor obscures complex local problems. Tamta Gelashvili Jul 10, 2021
Turkmenistan: Deaths of despair The president hints at a suicide problem. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 6, 2021
Turkmenistan: Putting on a show Will Turkmenistan come to Kyrgyzstan’s rescue? Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 29, 2021
Turkmenistan: Plane wrong Abu Dhabi invests in green energy, China gets another drilling contract, and Ashgabat cuts funding to universities. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 22, 2021
Tajikistan: COVID-19 crisis escalates, forcing government to drop denials China has delivered 300,000 doses of vaccine, but will the public want them? Kamila Ibragimova Jun 21, 2021
Tajikistan shares irrigation water with Kazakhstan Diverting 315 million cubic meters could help Kazakhstan avoid a summer of drought. Almaz Kumenov Jun 2, 2021
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: MPs pursue special status for conflict-stricken region Officials hope tax breaks may promote job creation in the economically depressed area. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 28, 2021
Tajikistan: COVID strikes again, despite official denials The government appears to be taking active measures to cover up the new outbreak. Kamila Ibragimova May 26, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Solving water puzzle key to preventing fresh fighting Any border deal will have to consider shared water infrastructure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Kamila Ibragimova May 19, 2021
Tajikistan: Eurovision act strikes a chord in her native land But Russians are more ambivalent about having a Tajik-born singer represent them at the song contest. Kamila Ibragimova May 13, 2021
Kazakhstan: Russia to keep using Baikonur until at least 2050 Heavy-lift Proton launch craft will stop being used after 2026. Almaz Kumenov May 12, 2021
Turkmenistan: Pump up the water Drought, brawls over rations, and a curious way of turning cheap power into bananas: This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 11, 2021
Podcast | Expert Opinions: Authoritarianism and dissent in post-Soviet states Masha Udensiva-Brenner May 10, 2021