As Kyrgyzstan officials convey mixed messages on food security, farmers struggle on Bad weather and a Russian export ban have set Kyrgyzstan up for another lean year. Bakyt Ibraimov May 26, 2022
Kazakhstan: Officials upbeat on irrigation water supply, farmers less sure Kyrgyz experts and politicians are unsure their country is in a strong position to be of use. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2022
Turkmenistan: Colt of personality Doing business with Russia and Kazakhstan, reopening borders, and honoring the former president’s favorite horse. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 24, 2022
Uzbekistan resumes gas exports to China Tashkent is reducing subsidies and phasing out exports to meet rising domestic demand. Joanna Lillis May 23, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Afghanistan in hock to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for electricity An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke. Joanna Lillis May 19, 2022
Amid sanctions, Kazakh firm stops supplying Russian steelworks Kazakh companies are treading carefully doing business with Russia. Joanna Lillis May 18, 2022
Turkmenistan: Stand by your man Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 17, 2022
In Turkey, Kazakhstan’s president talks trade and China transport The two presidents agreed to boost a transport corridor that bypasses Russia. Joanna Lillis May 11, 2022
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan regulate crypto with eyes on energy deficits Central Asia’s two biggest economies still want in on the craze, but with safeguards for their grids. May 9, 2022
Kazakhstan: Customs feel the heat as anti-corruption drive steps up a gear Prosecutors say they have uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to the state. Almaz Kumenov May 4, 2022
Will landlocked Kazakhstan prove a lure for Russian beach bums? Kazakhstan is set to become the new Turkey, according to enthusiastic sales pitches from Russian travel agencies. Joanna Lillis May 2, 2022
Kazakhstan welcomes Russian motorcycle maker as sanctions bite The company is not sanctioned but struggled in Russia’s foundering economy. Joanna Lillis Apr 27, 2022
Kazakhstan: CPC pipeline resumes working after a month of inactivity Repairs took place a few days after Kazakh officials met with CPC management in Moscow. Almaz Kumenov Apr 25, 2022
Sanctioned Russian banks seeking way out of Kazakhstan Alfa-Bank Kazakhstan has been fully bought out by Kazakh peer CenterCredit. Almaz Kumenov Apr 21, 2022
