Unpacking debt in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Compared to their peers, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are on a borrowing spree. Sam Bhutia Aug 1, 2018
Russian telecoms giant seeks $750M in damages from Turkmenistan A subsidiary of the Russian company MTS was suddenly shut down by Turkmen authorities in September 2017. Jul 28, 2018
Turkmenistan: Lots of sinking, not much swimming It is unclear why the government wants young people to come back. Jobs are scant and foreign companies are as unwilling as ever to invest. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 24, 2018
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan shuttle trade booms, but for how long? When Uzbekistan reopened its border with Kyrgyzstan, trade boomed. So much so that Tashkent has reined it in. Nurjamal Djanibekova, Photos by Danil Usmanov Jul 18, 2018
Turkmenistan: No rest for the wicked The president’s rap duet this week eclipsed Turkmenistan’s plans for space development and new eye-popping inflation figures. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 17, 2018
Turkmenistan: The art of flattery On his birthday, Turkmenistan’s president was hailed as “The Messenger of Heaven Descended to Earth.” Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 3, 2018
Russia extends blockade on Ukraine goods headed to Central Asia The restrictions have been in place since 2016 and were in response to Kiev's trade dealings with the EU. Jul 2, 2018
With new railway, Turkey seeks to isolate Armenia and integrate Azerbaijan Kars sees itself as the hub for one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects Bradley Jardine Jun 29, 2018
Turkmenistan: If I go there will be trouble, and if I stay it will be double The government is rationing staple goods and denying citizens the right to travel abroad. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 19, 2018
Turkmenistan’s mommy issues The president’s attempts to make public conversation about bicycles and his mom cannot paper over a broken economy. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 12, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Jeenbekov goes to Beijing with China the talk of Bishkek Top allies of the former president are under investigation over their dealings with a Chinese company. Chris Rickleton Jun 6, 2018
Turkmenistan’s vicious cycle State media distracts with giant bicycle get-togethers as the economy spins its wheels and the secret police represses. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 5, 2018
Turkmenistan: Cotton bans and whitewashes U.S. proscribes Turkmen cotton, TAPI claims it has funding, and RT arrives Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 29, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Power plant blame game threatens political showdown An opaque deal with a Chinese company is both business as usual and cause for political scandal in Kyrgyzstan. Nurjamal Djanibekova May 18, 2018
Turkmenistan's new $1.5 billion port: Show over substance? Authorities say the port will turn the deeply isolated country into a logistics hub. May 3, 2018