The challenges of ditching coal on the steppe The dirty fuel isn’t cheaper, but often the only choice. Jun 10, 2021
Kazakhstan rejects proposal to join Russian sanctions-busting plans Nur-Sultan says the Eurasian Economic Union should not be politicized. Jun 7, 2021
Armenia and Azerbaijan suspend “corridor” talks Yerevan said there was no point in discussing new transportation routes with Azerbaijan while there was so much tension along their border. Baku’s response was curiously muted. Post-War Report. Joshua Kucera Jun 4, 2021
Podcast | Expert Opinions: Researching kleptocracy in Eurasia Thomas Mayne talks about new anti-corruption legislation in the U.S. and UK and his work investigating "rule by theft" in Central Asia. Masha Udensiva-Brenner Jun 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov plays politics with detentions Some see a catch-and-release approach – arresting monied figures, getting cash from them and then letting them go. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 3, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Security services detain ex-PM, one-time presidential candidate Kumtor is being used as cudgel to go after politically influential players. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2021
Amazon marketplace comes to Central Asia Many traders, though, have long been managing to get their wares onto the platform. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2021
Turkmenistan: A Russian bear hug All this Russo-Turkmen intimacy will only consolidate an existing state of affairs. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Chaos reigns in the kingdom of Kumtor The new boss has started the job breaking promises and facing serious accusations. May 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Solving water puzzle key to preventing fresh fighting Any border deal will have to consider shared water infrastructure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Kamila Ibragimova May 19, 2021
Turkmenistan: Tatar sauce Living large, the Berdymukhamedov family plays host, and talking about market rules. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 18, 2021
What next for Kyrgyzstan and Kumtor? Bishkek wants to milk this cash cow for all it's worth. May 18, 2021
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay? Kyrgyzstan is flogging its section of the would-be track, but how successfully? Chris Rickleton May 17, 2021
Tajikistan: Eurovision act strikes a chord in her native land But Russians are more ambivalent about having a Tajik-born singer represent them at the song contest. Kamila Ibragimova May 13, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Expropriation law takes Kumtor battle to the brink Once again, a new government is targeting the country’s most lucrative mine. Chris Rickleton May 10, 2021