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Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Critics worry, though, that the surge in interest for this period is an attempt by Uzbekistan's ruling authorities to legitimize themselves.

Turkmen officials deny women's rights are trampled, but evidence suggests otherwise. Iran is making overtures. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Iraq gas deal, talking to Washington on TAPI, old hands possibly on the way out. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

At least four people are in custody in connection with the explosion, which officials say was enabled by failure to uphold safety precautions.

Prices for basic staples have risen sharply, depressing the value of the remittances being sent home from Russia.

As political relations deteriorate, Armenia's economy is more closely linked to Russia than ever.

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Turkey will be key to ensuring Turkmenistan can get its gas riches to customers in Europe. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin

Ten years on are investments bringing desired returns?

Azerbaijan's state oil company, SOCAR, will receive a $1.5 billion loan from Russia's Lukoil as part of a deal to supply crude oil to SOCAR's oil refinery in Turkey.

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Turkmenistan's gas diplomacy: Iraq deal and TAPI challenges.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.