Russia doesn’t like growing US economic role in Central Asia, but seems powerless to stop it What does Nicaragua have to do with anything? Sep 6, 2024
Armenia sending signals that it wants to back out of a nuclear-energy deal with Russia Yerevan pursuing US option for building new plant. Brawley Benson Sep 5, 2024
October referendum will decide future of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan President says nuclear power needed to meet growing electricity demand. Almaz Kumenov Sep 4, 2024
No rest for the elite: Central Asian leaders stay busy in August fostering trade Lots of positive words, and even a little action. Aug 30, 2024
Russia-China gas deal appears to hit the skids China may turn to Turkmenistan for added supplies. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 28, 2024
A small tax on the super-rich could raise big revenue in the Caucasus, Central Asia – report A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term. Aug 26, 2024
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan face scrutiny over possible sanctions-busting No fire, but lots of smoke. Brawley Benson Aug 16, 2024
Central Asian leaders sound optimistic note on expanding regional trade at Astana meeting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking lead in push to break down trade barriers. Aug 9, 2024
Russian border guards gone from Yerevan airport Meanwhile, Moscow disappears Armenian fruits and veggies from Russian store shelves. Ani Avetisyan Aug 8, 2024
Georgian economy ready to compete in the EU – report Tbilisi’s geopolitical pivot injects uncertainty into export growth prospects. Brawley Benson Aug 6, 2024
Turkmen authorities scrambling to control scheme that gives citizens open access to the Internet Turkmen citizens find portal to the outside world. Aug 2, 2024
Eurasia facing rising HIV cases Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan account for 92 percent of newly registered HIV cases in the region. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 29, 2024
Perspectives: Understanding how patronage networks function in Central Asia Non-state patronage systems continue to fill services gaps, helping to contain discontent. Morgan Y. Liu Jul 26, 2024
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev wants to make Turkic states group a major international player Hungary’s Viktor Orban attends a summit of Turkic leaders as observer. Jul 11, 2024
Kazakhstan: SCO summit doesn’t put much meat on organization’s bones Summit’s most significant accomplishment is admitting Belarus as full member. Almaz Kumenov Jul 5, 2024
