Russia and Iran strive to forge new ‘geo-economic reality’ in the South Caucasus – report Azerbaijan’s strategic relationship with Israel is a stumbling block. Mar 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: PM heads to Moscow with pledges of deepening cooperation Mutual trade turnover in 2023 amounted to $27.4 billion and exceeded the record figure set in 2022. Mar 4, 2024
Uzbekistan looks to China for help with public transportation upgrade An update on Central Asia’s transport sector. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 1, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Building work starts on another auto plant Bishkek may hope to save re-export market by having vehicles assembled on its soil. Feb 28, 2024
Armenia: Outcry prompts government to backtrack on taxation plan Labor migrants complain about unfair double taxation. Ani Avetisyan Feb 28, 2024
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan install water-monitoring stations on border The monitoring posts will provide automated and real-time digital data on the volumes of water passing through them. Feb 26, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Where are all the autos going? Country’s balance of trade heavily favors imports over exports. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 26, 2024
Uzbekistan: Female empowerment forum under fire for “mansplaining” talk Alexei Sitnikov's repertoire includes giving tips to women on how to make themselves more attractive to men. Feb 26, 2024
Kazakhstan: Fintech in the crosshairs as government looks to boost tax revenue President Tokayev is eager to bring the shadow economy into the open as part of a rapid growth strategy. Almaz Kumenov Feb 23, 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: Major data hack bears Chinese fingerprints The targeted individuals apparently included employees of the National Security Committee and the Defense Ministry. Almaz Kumenov Feb 22, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Lawmakers push ahead with contentious foreign agents bill The voting procedure was marred by flagrant violations. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 22, 2024
Uzbekistan plans $500M investment to boost Russian gas imports Domestic production is declining as existing fields become exhausted. Feb 21, 2024
Kazakhstan achieves agro-export breakthrough with China Meat exports still subject to lots of limitations. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 21, 2024