Turkmenistan: Playing it by the textbook Ashgabat is trying to be pals with Western economic partners, but its Russian sympathies are showing. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 12, 2023
Turkmenistan: Union busting Unfair soccer league, and potential and real gas deals aplenty, with Hungary, Iraq and Uzbekistan. Aug 29, 2023
Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe. David O'Byrne Aug 15, 2023
Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 11, 2023
Russia: Debts causing rise in illegal migration among Central Asians Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans. Aug 5, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Georgia bans re-export of Western-imported cars to Russia, Belarus The move is supposed to help implement Western sanctions against Russia, but gaping loopholes will likely remain. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 3, 2023
Turkmenistan: Net loss Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 1, 2023
China exploring biotech, scientific and manufacturing possibilities in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 27, 2023
Turkmenistan: Watched over by CCTVs of loving grace Europe's elusive pipeline, Gulf investment, Korean lobbying and a new ghost town. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 25, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus A less than convincing show of unity at the summit. Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan harmonize efforts on route bypassing Russia While coordination will help reduce delivery times from goods coming from China, investment is also needed in new infrastructure. Almaz Kumenov Jun 28, 2023
Uzbekistan: Parallel imports ensure flow of Chevrolets to Russia The latest Uzbek-assembled vehicle to grace Russian showrooms is the Damas minivan. Jun 28, 2023
EU sanctions target Uzbekistan-based companies The same companies have been targeted by U.S. sanctions. Jun 26, 2023
