Joy in Azerbaijan follows victory in Karabakh war To some, the victory was marred by the introduction of Russian peacekeepers, but the mood was otherwise celebratory. Ulkar Natiqqizi, Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 10, 2020
Armenia surrenders to Azerbaijan Russian peacekeepers are on their way to the region, the Armenian leader announced. Nov 9, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU: The contraband conundrum The trade bloc's failure to stop contraband smuggling is connected to the high drama playing out in Kyrgyzstan. Here’s looking at EAEU Nov 5, 2020
China business briefing: Not happy with Kyrgyzstan Beijing keeps its cool when admonishing wayward satrapies. It has perfected the cold shoulder. Niva Yau Nov 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Former health minister arrested The healthcare sector has been embroiled in corruption scandals for years. Almaz Kumenov Nov 3, 2020
Book Review | A blueprint for neutralizing Russian disinformation The book dispels a widely held misperception in the West that Putin is an omnipotent puppet-master, pulling all the strings in Russian disinformation operations. The reality is not so exotic. Justin Burke Nov 1, 2020
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang fugitives secure asylum status But China appears to be trying to make sure no more escape. Chris Rickleton Oct 31, 2020
Kremlin-linked “propaganda factory” eyes Central Asia, China The Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute is also targeting India. Casey Michel Oct 29, 2020
Kazakhstan: Kaspi glitch highlights growing reliance on virtual money The taxman is annoyed by how much revenue is lost on online payments. Almaz Kumenov Oct 28, 2020
Northern Aral's promise stunted by dam height, international disputes Humans have rehabilitated a small part of the disappeared Aral Sea. For now. Aliya Uteuova, images by Earthrise Media Oct 28, 2020
Small outpost is Russia’s first visible aid to Armenia The base is small, but would act as a tripwire deterring Azerbaijan from expanding its offensive into Armenian territory. Ani Mejlumyan Oct 28, 2020
Turkmenistan: Feeling insecure This week in our Turkmenistan bulletin: Ashgabat and Moscow suddenly ratify an aged security agreement. Plus budgets, boasts and bribes. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 27, 2020
Perspectives | Why Kazakhstan’s leaders fear regional unrest Rigged elections have created political crises in two other post-Soviet countries this year, leaving Nur-Sultan edgy ahead of a parliamentary vote. Aruzhan Meirkhanova Oct 27, 2020
Poll shows Uzbeks, like neighbors, growing leery of Chinese investments Uzbekistan logs the biggest increase in ambivalence toward China. David Trilling Oct 22, 2020
Kazakhstan: Avian flu kills nearly 1 million poultry The die-off has caused a shortage of meat and eggs in markets. Almaz Kumenov Oct 21, 2020