Kazakhstan closes sanctions-dodging loopholes for Russia, Belarus Kazakhstan’s largest bank has also suspended use of a popular Russian payment card. Joanna Lillis Sep 22, 2022
Cargo leaves China for Afghanistan on new route via Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan The multimodal network will shave weeks off a typical journey. Joanna Lillis Sep 21, 2022
ISKP’s China threats surge, become more nuanced Islamic State in Afghanistan is increasing its focus on China. Lucas Webber Sep 12, 2022
Tajikistan expelling Afghan refugees in their hundreds The UNHCR says the deportations are putting people's lives at risk. Sep 7, 2022
Turkmenistan: The price isn’t right Food subsidies to end, Russia seeks closer ties, and energy news. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 30, 2022
In Tajikistan, Afghan refugees fear they’re trapped in a dead end For some Afghans trying to make a new life abroad, Tajikistan feels like a step backwards. Thijs Broekkamp Aug 19, 2022
Afghanistan pays electricity debts to Uzbekistan but still owes Tajikistan Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power. Joanna Lillis Aug 2, 2022
Turkmenistan: It’s good to talk Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 2, 2022
Uzbekistan urges neighboring Afghanistan to cut ties to terror Since the Taliban seized power last summer, Uzbekistan has favored engagement over isolation. Joanna Lillis Jul 26, 2022
Washington flags Central Asian states over potential sanctions-dodging The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts. Joanna Lillis Jul 12, 2022
Turkmenistan: Holiday road Because official statistics are nonsense, we look to personnel reshuffles to understand where the government recognizes it is underperforming. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 12, 2022
Islamic State threatens Central Asian and Chinese ventures in Afghanistan The terror group behind growing carnage in the wretched country says anyone working with the Taliban is a target. Lucas Webber Jul 6, 2022
Tajik Islamic State network fundraises in Russia Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia. Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Jun 13, 2022
Turkmenistan: Where the streets have neigh name Out-of-touch elites, poor planning, and some signs of progress in regional trade. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 31, 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