Kyrgyzstan: Jerooy opening marks Russia’s return to big investments Putin has thrown his weight behind the mine. Will he regret it? Chris Rickleton Mar 19, 2021
Germany’s new gastarbeiters: Georgians A new program will formalize temporary farm employment for Georgians in Germany, as low pay and unemployment continues to drive Georgians abroad. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 19, 2021
Russia to send Tajikistan-born singer to Eurovision Manizha Sangin emigrated to Russia with her family at age three, during the Tajik civil war. Mar 9, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Ballet troupe walkout shines light on culture underspending Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point. Chris Rickleton Mar 9, 2021
Not all roads lead to Georgia Last year’s war between Armenia and Azerbaijan could shake up trans-Caucasus trade, which has been dominated by Georgia for decades. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 8, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: What did Japarov get in Russia? A lot of goodwill, but not much else for the time being. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
Russia using crisis in Tajikistan to advance EAEU agenda? Dushanbe is desperate to resume flights to Russian cities. Feb 12, 2021
Weak Russian economy fuels Navalny-inspired movement Bread-and-butter issues, more than allegiance to an opposition leader, are tying protesters together. Feb 10, 2021
Despite drop, China maintains edge as Uzbekistan’s top trade partner Russia remains a close second, though. Jan 27, 2021
Here’s looking at EAEU: The year of integration Protectionism, pension reform, and pushing toward a common gas market. This and more in our monthly briefing on the Eurasian Economic Union. Here’s looking at EAEU Jan 14, 2021
Uzbekistan: The Koryo Saram’s tragic Soviet soccer superstar A new documentary on a Soviet soccer star also tells the story of Central Asia’s ethnic Korean community, which was deported en masse to the region by Stalin. Chris Rickleton Dec 18, 2020
Tajikistan: Even Russia feels pain as pandemic wreaks havoc on migration lifeline Food prices have jumped this year and there are few jobs, but out-of-work migrants can’t get to where they are desperately needed. Dec 17, 2020
Here’s Looking at EAEU: What a gas! Unemployment, post-COVID hopes, and moving gas: This and more in our monthly briefing on the Eurasian Economic Union. Here’s looking at EAEU Dec 10, 2020