Turkmenistan: No COVID, no worries In our weekly briefing: Restrictions easing, COVID denialism persists, foreign suitors come visiting in hope of business, and the latest annual horse jamboree. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 26, 2022
Armenia and Russia working to dedollarize bilateral trade The central banks are discussing a ruble-dram exchange to facilitate the move from dollars. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Apr 21, 2022
Perspectives | Turkey and Central Asia: Ukraine war will strengthen ties Arms sales and Erdogan’s tough-guy appeal have been part of the mix. Bruce Pannier Apr 15, 2022
Kazakhstan bolsters defenses amid Russian invasion of Ukraine In its current state, Kazakhstan’s army is in little condition to discourage saber-rattling from the north. Almaz Kumenov Apr 14, 2022
Tajikistan authorities dither as remittance plunge looms The president has given no indication he has a plan, other than to instruct the public to stockpile two years’ worth of food. Kamila Ibragimova Apr 8, 2022
Perspectives | “The most bitter cigarette.” How Europe’s gas dependence is a hazard for democracy The experience of the Southern Gas Corridor from Azerbaijan illustrates the risks as Europe tries to find alternatives to Russian energy. Mike Runey Apr 8, 2022
Russians flock to Central Asia to open sanctions-busting bank accounts Some 10,000 Russian citizens have received personal identification numbers in Kazakhstan since Russia invaded Ukraine. Joanna Lillis Apr 8, 2022
Uzbekistan: Nuclear deal with Russia still on the table despite sanctions Even if Rosatom is not targeted by sanctions, its future projects could still be affected. Joanna Lillis Apr 6, 2022
Georgian wine takes a pounding as Russia invades Ukraine Wine exports had been booming, but largely to Russia and Ukraine. Now the industry is trying to reorient, including to China. Paul Rimple Apr 6, 2022
Kazakhstan sees economy slowed down by Russia’s war Oil output forecasts have been trimmed amid difficulties in using a key pipeline. Almaz Kumenov Apr 5, 2022
Uzbekistan stops shipping GM cars to Russia Sanctions on Russia will help Uzbekistan’s GM plant meet demand at home. Apr 5, 2022
In Russian war on Ukraine, Georgia’s economy to be collateral damage Wheat imports, exports of wine and metals, and remittances from labor migrants all stand to suffer. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 4, 2022
Kazakhstan cools on eGov project with Russia It’s yet another sign that Nur-Sultan is seeking distance from its wayward ally. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 29, 2022
Influx of Russians triggers real estate speculation in Yerevan Many landlords appear to be taking short-term advantage as tens of thousands fleeing war, repression, and sanctions flood the market. Ani Mejlumyan Mar 28, 2022
Uzbekistan puts up ‘for sale’ sign amid chill of Ukraine war Tashkent is selling its "crown jewels," but Russia's war in Ukraine is dampening the mood. Joanna Lillis Mar 25, 2022