Turkmenistan: A shining city in a book of records Russia is proposing a major reconfiguration of the Central Asian gas market. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 6, 2022
Turkmenistan: Seoul man The ruling tandem is evidently frustrated it cannot will a functioning economy into existence by diktat. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 29, 2022
Turkmenistan: Family drama Turkmenistan is risking a reputation as a sanctions-buster. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 22, 2022
Uzbekistan: Former mayor of Termez arrested for alleged embezzlement Regional officials have been coming under growing scrutiny from the national leadership. Oct 21, 2022
Belarus’s Lukashenko visits Abkhazia The surprise trip comes amid a period of geopolitical turmoil in the region, as Russia is getting set to annex several parts of Ukraine. Sep 28, 2022
Turkmenistan: Piping up Turkmenistan has traditionally fostered its closest security relationship with Russia. But it has found room to develop military ties with the U.S. and China. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 27, 2022
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