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Bearing gifts: The Governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, presenting a copy of a history textbook to the principal of the A.S. Pushkin Russian-Turkmen school in Ashgabat, Irina Kuminova. (Photo: Saint Petersburg City Administration)

Turkmenistan: Playing it by the textbook

Ashgabat is trying to be pals with Western economic partners, but its Russian sympathies are showing. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 12, 2023
Kyrgyz soldiers by a Belarus-made Pechora-2 BM air defense missile system. Belarus has emerged as one of Kyrgyzstan’s newest arms purveyors amid the latter’s simmering tensions with Tajikistan. (Photo: president.kg)

Perspectives: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan building up for another potential round of fighting

An unusual constellation of outside players taking shape.
Svenja Petersen Aug 28, 2023
Turkmenistan remains the largest supplier of pipeline gas to China, but Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan also made the top 5. (Photo: Samruk-Kazyna)

Central Asia: Quiet flows the natural gas from Eurasia to China

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 24, 2023
Chinese workers in Xinjiang inspect a pipeline arriving from Central Asia. Currently, a lion’s share of Turkmen natural gas exports are pumped to China, but Ashgabat intends to diversify. (Photo: China Daily)

Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance

Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe.
David O'Byrne Aug 15, 2023
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov (center right) and China’s ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Du Dewen, speak during a recent tour of the Sary-Jaz River where Kyrgyzstan is aiming to build a hydropower project with Chinese assistance. (Photo: gov.kg)

Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 11, 2023
Chief military prosecutors of China and Uzbekistan meet in Beijing in late July. (Photo: gov.uz)

Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
An Uzbek delegation tours a JAC Motors plant during a mid-July visit to China. (Photo: qashqadaryo.uz)

China exploring biotech, scientific and manufacturing possibilities in Central Asia

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 27, 2023
Chinese workers in Xinjiang inspect a pipeline arriving from Central Asia. Natural gas accounts for a significant portion of the region’s exports to PRC. (China Daily)

Central Asia: Trade with China registers strong growth during first half of 2023

Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data.
Justin Burke Jul 26, 2023
Chinese Culture Minister Hu Heping meets with Kyrgyzstan’s ambassador to the PRC, Aktilek Musayeva, July 11. (Photo: mfa.gov.kg)

China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Where is everybody?: Despite Turkmenistan's reputedly fast-growing population, the streets of the capital are often empty. (Photo: Government website)

Turkmenistan: Crowded house

Census data claims a large and happy population, but there are clues all is far from well. The full story in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 18, 2023
Members of the Kazakh delegation led by Industry Minister Marat Karabaev tour a plant during an early July visit to China. (Photo: gov.kz)

Kazakhstan sets reform agenda for Shanghai Cooperation Organization

A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 14, 2023
Absolutely nothing out of the normal: President Serdar Berdymukhamedov at a recent government meeting. (Photo: Turkmenistan government website)

Turkmenistan: Don't have a coup

Shrouded realities: Denials of armed coup plot, farming challenges, and dubious charitable ventures
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 11, 2023
Chinese security officials show visiting Kyrgyz Interior Ministry representatives unmanned aerial vehicles used by security services in Xinjiang. (Photo: mvd.gov.kg)

Central Asia: China to school Kyrgyz security officers on crackdown tactics

A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 7, 2023
(Photo: odkb-csto.org)

Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus

A less than convincing show of unity at the summit.
Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
All for show: The inauguration of Arkadag was capped with a massive firework and drone display. (Photo: Turkmenistan state media)

Turkmenistan: Get smart city

The former president, for whom the entire city was built, did not turn up for the inauguration, preferring instead to embark on a trip to Mecca.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 5, 2023

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