What does China’s BRI mean for Central Asia’s water future? The Belt and Road Initiative could exacerbate Central Asia’s water tensions, a new paper argues, and Beijing seems to have thought little about the risks. Feb 11, 2021
Tajikistan: Military service exemption tax comes into effect Officials have yet to decide on the size of the fee. Feb 8, 2021
Turkmenistan: Where tragedies don’t happen Cover-ups are the norm. Result: more corruption, higher costs of living and a still-uncontrolled pandemic. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 2, 2021
Turkmenistan: Hands across the water The way the state uses its heavy hand to condition the fate of the economy does not inspire hope for promised market reform. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 26, 2021
Tajikistan: Authorities somehow find more room for internet censorship This latest wave of blocks appears linked to a change in the tax code. Jan 21, 2021
Central Asia vaccination plans underwhelm, but governments look unruffled Uzbekistan, Tajikistan are taking triumphalist stances on coronavirus. Jan 14, 2021
Turkmenistan: No money, no problems What ordinary Turkmens have long understood is that in times of trouble, they are by and large on their own. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 5, 2021