Eurasianet

What does Nicaragua have to do with anything?

Yerevan pursuing US option for building new plant.

New facility will help ensure regular electricity supplies.

President says nuclear power needed to meet growing electricity demand.

Lots of positive words, and even a little action.

China may turn to Turkmenistan for added supplies.

A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term.

No fire, but lots of smoke.

Beijing’s surprise move exacerbates Kazakh farmers’ projected losses.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking lead in push to break down trade barriers.

Meanwhile, Moscow disappears Armenian fruits and veggies from Russian store shelves.

Tbilisi’s geopolitical pivot injects uncertainty into export growth prospects.

Government intent on making a digitalization drive.

Non-state patronage systems continue to fill services gaps, helping to contain discontent.

The agro-sector is hemorrhaging laborers.