Eurasian Union’s digital dream derailed Three years since the Eurasian Union unveiled a grand plan to build a unified digital agenda, there is little sign that member governments are interested in the program. Anastasya Manuylova Dec 18, 2019
As the Eurasian Union looks east, its deals do not benefit all members equally The EAEU is shopping for partners in Asia. Middle finger to the West or sound trade policy? Sam Bhutia Nov 19, 2019
Rubles in the Near Abroad: Currents and currency Georgia and Russia are about to enter some electric negotiations. This and more in our monthly Russian business bulletin. Maximilian Hess Nov 11, 2019
New donors on the block: Unpacking the largesse of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan The two new international aid donors are still receiving foreign assistance. Sam Bhutia Nov 1, 2019
Event | Africa’s experience with Chinese investors. Some parallels with Central Asia Beijing needed testing grounds for risky investments. Oct 31, 2019
Russia dominates Eurasian Union trade. Here are the numbers Trade between members of the EAEU was higher before the free-trade bloc was formed. Sam Bhutia Oct 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Sinophobic sentiments trigger fresh rallies Rallies began as talk circulated about plans to build dozens of factories. Darkhan Umirbekov Sep 4, 2019
Will Kazakhstan’s giveaway solve debt disease or postpone it? The relief may only be temporary, since those in most trouble are never far away from another cycle of debt. Almaz Kumenov Aug 22, 2019
Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan trade hiccups force questions on EAEU Officials predict $1Bln in trade in 2020, but as things stand, that looks optimistic. Jul 29, 2019
Kazakhstan: Almaty blackout suggests power options limited Residents struggled with sweltering heat as their beloved aircons were down for hours. Chris Rickleton Jul 16, 2019
Kazakh and Kyrgyz stuntmen feature in Disney’s Mulan Almaty-based Nomad Stunts is behind many of the action shots. Aliya Uteuova Jul 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: Photo sparks violent unrest at major oil field At least 30 people were injured in clashes. Jun 30, 2019
Kazakhstan: President embarks on jumbo handout to soothe tempers Low-income families will have debts of up to $800 cleared by the government. Jun 26, 2019
Kazakhstan: Hard-up doctors say quick fixes are not the cure Doctors often pad their income by working hand-in-hand with pharmaceutical companies. They get commissions in exchange for prescribing certain drugs. Almaz Kumenov Jun 17, 2019
HBO’s Chernobyl stokes anti-nuclear mood in Kazakhstan The hit series is drawing attention to an atomic energy deal with Russia. Jun 7, 2019