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Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia.

Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power.

Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia.

The pressure comes months after a crackdown in the Pamirs against followers of the Europe-based religious leader.

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.

What is Tajikistan prepared to give China as it struggles to settle its liabilities?

The memorandum is a win for Baku while committing it to do little.

The Tajik-Chinese Mining Company is a major contributor to GDP, but its own numbers don’t always add up.

It is still possible to avoid the draft by paying a large fee.

The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts.

Because official statistics are nonsense, we look to personnel reshuffles to understand where the government recognizes it is underperforming. Our weekly briefing.

Projects include a new tunnel, stadiums, parks, and a university building.

The announcement by Turkey appears to be response to increased interest from Europe in non-Russian sources of energy.

Turkmenistan wants to export gas to Europe without angering Russia. This and more in our weekly briefing.

Donors need to diversify, set clearer goals and emphasize accountability, argues a new report.