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Several of the tunnels start near a vast bazaar in southern Kyrgyzstan.

Obsessing about sports, building bridges, and speaking up for China. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia.

Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power.

Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however.

Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia.

The cause of the problem may lie in Russians hoovering up all the available greenbacks.

Corruption by judges handling urban development conflicts highlights Tashkent’s inability to reform by fiat.

Kazakhstan says it expects to produce up to 13.5 million tons of wheat this year.

Since the Taliban seized power last summer, Uzbekistan has favored engagement over isolation.

Demand has surged as the population turns to air conditioners and refrigeration equipment to keep cool.

The ruling may give Karimova access to $303 million in frozen funds.

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.

Kyrgyzstan’s main hydropower reservoir is being depleted rather than filled for the winter ahead.

Turkmenistan is difficult to access, but it is a strategic location. In this week’s briefing we examine the assorted flavors of “north-south” corridor, trade with neighbors, and much more.