Kyrgyzstan: Fallen kingmaker Matraimov deported from Azerbaijan Kyrgyz authorities claim the once-powerful customs chief had been planning an assassination plot. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 26, 2024
Turkmenistan: EuroTrip European officials will be paying numerous visits to Ashgabat this year in the hope of boosting trade and advancing the energy cooperation agenda. This and more in the last-ever Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 26, 2024
Kyrgyzstan claims to have thwarted major assassination plot Security services say the hit was ordered by once-powerful former customs official Rayimbek Matraimov. Mar 24, 2024
Caspian energy roundup: Baku prospects for investment to realize energy-export plans Azerbaijan making green energy push ahead of global climate conference. David O'Byrne Mar 21, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Reshuffle at news outlet offers fresh hints of media scene decline Coverage by 24.kg was far from aggressive, but the outlet still managed to embarrass the government at times. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 20, 2024
Turkmenistan: Election bias Russia's elections have produced a Turkmen-style outcome, including in Turkmenistan itself. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 19, 2024
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament adopts contentious foreign agents law without debate The vote proceeded without debate and was over in seven minutes. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 14, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: President withdraws restrictive media law Japarov has ordered a review of the legislation, which suggests it may be reintroduced again down the line. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 13, 2024
Turkmenistan: Water worry Turkmenistan gently presses Afghanistan on the Qosh-Tepa Canal. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin on Turkmen affairs. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 12, 2024
FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 11, 2024
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan cheer as CASA-1000 sputters back to life The World Bank will provide money to complete Afghan section of the project, but it is keeping close tabs on funds. Mar 5, 2024
Turkmenistan: Kabul market Afghanistan wants to show it is open for business and is willing to be a good neighbor. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 5, 2024