Russia doesn’t like growing US economic role in Central Asia, but seems powerless to stop it What does Nicaragua have to do with anything? Sep 6, 2024
Armenia sending signals that it wants to back out of a nuclear-energy deal with Russia Yerevan pursuing US option for building new plant. Brawley Benson Sep 5, 2024
Uzbekistan making progress on green-energy power plan New facility will help ensure regular electricity supplies. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 5, 2024
October referendum will decide future of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan President says nuclear power needed to meet growing electricity demand. Almaz Kumenov Sep 4, 2024
Azerbaijan: Pro-Aliyev forces cruise to victory in uncompetitive parliamentary voting OSCE notes there were no “genuine political alternatives.” Sep 3, 2024
Armenia to Russia: Thanks, but no thanks on mediation offer Pashinyan intent on sealing peace deal directly with Azerbaijan. Ani Avetisyan Sep 3, 2024
No rest for the elite: Central Asian leaders stay busy in August fostering trade Lots of positive words, and even a little action. Aug 30, 2024
Russia announces it is “clarifying” its nuclear doctrine Is nuclear saber-rattling a bargaining tactic, or indicator of new arms race? Ekaterina Venkina Aug 29, 2024
Russia-China gas deal appears to hit the skids China may turn to Turkmenistan for added supplies. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 28, 2024
Incumbents touting desire to turn Georgia into a one-party state Ruling party leaders see upcoming parliamentary vote as the “Nuremburg Trials” of Georgia’s democratic system. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 27, 2024
A small tax on the super-rich could raise big revenue in the Caucasus, Central Asia – report A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term. Aug 26, 2024
Four months of pre-trial detention given to Azerbaijani researcher accused of treason Part of a new round of arrests in Baku. Aug 23, 2024
Kazakhstan to Lukashenko: mind your own business Astana rejects Belarussian leader’s criticism over Russia-Ukraine war stance. Almaz Kumenov Aug 23, 2024
Azerbaijan’s security service detains researcher-freelance journalist Detainee reportedly facing treason charge. Aug 22, 2024
Putin eager to play peacemaker in the Caucasus Russian leader doesn’t like sitting on sidelines. Aug 20, 2024