2018: Eurasianet’s year in review Our managing editor recaps the top stories of the year. David Trilling Dec 28, 2018
Bad debt to “disappear” in Georgia A near total bailout of delinquent loans brings relief to many Georgians, in spite of criticisms that it was a vote-buying scheme. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 20, 2018
Turkmenistan: The weight of this sad time we must obey Ashgabat imports cows from Europe but cannot sort rail trade with neighboring Iran. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 18, 2018
Turkmenistan: Firing of top industry officials gives more hints on crisis President Berdymukhamedov has blamed industry woes on corruption. Dec 17, 2018
Kazakhstan: National telecoms company becomes quasi-monopoly Two out of three mobile service providers are part state-controlled. Almaz Kumenov Dec 12, 2018
Could cryptocurrency leave Abkhazia in the dark? The de facto authorities are trying to regulate currency mining so that it doesn’t break the territory’s rickety power system this winter. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 12, 2018
Turkmenistan: Closing the TAPI loop While Turkmenistan chivvies along its partners in the pipeline project, there are indications it has been less than forthright about its own progress. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 11, 2018
Kazakhstan: Take two on forcing movies to be shown in Kazakh It will be acceptable to use subtitles instead of dubbing. Almaz Kumenov Dec 5, 2018
Turkmenistan: The president who revenue too little Budget planning reveals the depths of Turkmenistan’s economic crisis. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 4, 2018
Turkmenistan: Brussels sprouts and pipeline routes No Turkmen gas has been shipped to Europe since 2016. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 27, 2018
Kazakhstan: Sun setting on Almaty's chaotic Barakholka bazaar The loss of the market threatens to suck considerable economic vitality out of Kazakhstan’s business capital. Almaz Kumenov Nov 21, 2018
Turkmenistan: Taking things with a grain of salt Breadlines are making a mockery of the government's boasts of plenty. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 20, 2018
Why has the Azerbaijani manat flatlined? Compared to other emerging-market currencies facing turmoil, Azerbaijan’s hasn’t budged despite a government promise to let it float. Samten Bhutia Nov 15, 2018
Turkmenistan: Reading between the lines President rediscovers the joy of libraries as talk of the Trans-Caspian pipeline heats up. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 13, 2018
Georgian coal town longs for Chinese rescue Locals need the jobs; environmentalists and transparency activists are aghast. Nicholas Muller Nov 13, 2018