Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
Kazakhstan boosting freight rail links to Russia, China North, South, East & West: Astana facilitating trade in all directions. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 13, 2024
FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 11, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024
Kazakhstan achieves agro-export breakthrough with China Meat exports still subject to lots of limitations. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 21, 2024
Navalny death provokes shock but also indifference in Central Asia The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, EurasiaNet Feb 16, 2024
Central Asia: China in driver’s seat of foreign car sales market Uzbekistan strives to become a regional electric vehicle manufacturing center. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 16, 2024
Uzbekistan: Karakalpak activist detained in Almaty Aqylbek Muratbai has been active on social media drawing attention to the aftermath of the bloodshed in Nukus in July 2022. EurasiaNet Feb 15, 2024
Kazakhstan: Ex-Culture Minister gets more prison time for corruption The speculation is that Mukhamediuly managed to avoid fallout from earlier scandals through his political connections. Almaz Kumenov Feb 14, 2024
EurasiaChat: Bowing out with a look at Central Asia’s sad media scene The scope of foreign reporting on the region has seen a dismal decline too in recent years. Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard, EurasiaChat Feb 12, 2024
Kazakhstan prioritizing water management measures in 2024 An update on environmental developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 8, 2024
Kazakhstan: Paranoia of officials makes mockery of listening state, say critics Activists are still liable to be imprisoned on spurious grounds if they criticize the government. Almaz Kumenov Feb 8, 2024
China reports robust trade growth with Central Asian states Figures don’t align with Central Asian official data. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 2, 2024