Chinese solar investments in Central Asia: A snapshot China's state capitalism has nudged Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to green their domestic energy production. Niva Yau Oct 15, 2020
Ceasefire slows, doesn’t stop Armenian-Azerbaijani fighting Rhetoric from Baku, meanwhile, suggests that Azerbaijan is interested in pushing its advantage following the breather. Joshua Kucera Oct 13, 2020
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to truce The truce, brokered by Russia, is aimed at allowing the two sides to exchange prisoners and bodies. It will be the first respite in nearly two weeks of fighting. Joshua Kucera Oct 9, 2020
Uzbekistan pins economic fightback on gold sales The country became the world's biggest seller of gold in July. Sep 22, 2020
Uzbekistan’s melons enjoy export bonanza The country grows 56 different varieties, but some of the best simply can’t be shipped abroad. Sep 17, 2020
Uzbek activists say Tashkent not ready to receive Gulnara’s cash Even if Tashkent does transparently apportion the funds, PR is not the same as reform. Sep 16, 2020
Uzbekistan: Pay increased for cotton-pickers Better salaries may inject some needed dynamism into ailing rural areas. Sep 11, 2020
Kazakhstan headhunts Belarusian IT developers, in vain so far Astana Hub hoping political unrest could tempt some specialists into coming their way. Almaz Kumenov Sep 4, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU #4: Belarus backs itself into trade corner Hypocritical election congratulations underscore the cold strategic underpinnings of a bloc that is as much about politics as it is about trade. Here’s looking at EAEU Sep 3, 2020
With Turkish backing, Azerbaijan ups rhetoric against Russia It remains to be seen if this is yet another tactical balancing act on Baku’s part, or the sign of a more substantial shift. Joshua Kucera Sep 2, 2020
Chinese hydroelectric investments in Central Asia: A snapshot The first in a series of briefings on Beijing's investments in Central Asian renewables. Niva Yau Aug 31, 2020
Uzbekistan: Pardons come too late for many recipients 113 convicts were granted pardons by the president. Aug 28, 2020
Uzbekistan: Former Aral port town sees first passenger flight in 30 years The government hopes to turn the region into a gambling destination. Aug 27, 2020
Kyrgyzstan extradites journalist to Uzbekistan amid howls of protest Abdullayev was denied access to his lawyers. Aug 22, 2020
Uzbekistan mulls public assembly law, but with major restrictions Organizers will have to give two weeks notice. Aug 20, 2020