Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip Kazakh farmers being undercut by Russia. Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2024
Perspectives | Kazakhstan working to lift Cold War-era trade restrictions For Astana, Jackson-Vanik remains a hot-button issue. Oct 22, 2024
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger Tajikistan remains a country of concern. Oct 21, 2024
Kazakhstan confronts water scarcity head-on An interview with Bolat Bekniyaz, Kazakhstan’s deputy minister of water resources. Ekaterina Venkina Oct 21, 2024
Uzbekistan presses ahead with effort to gain World Trade Organization membership President says rapid reforms needed to harmonize standards. Oct 16, 2024
IMF calls for fiscal reforms in Kazakhstan Kazakh authorities need to get a handle on discretionary spending. Almaz Kumenov Oct 15, 2024
Tajikistan: Government report highlights the problems of poverty and unemployment Most families need to spend more than they earn to afford basics. Oct 11, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: President botches attempt to dispel concerns about graft An opaque and massive transfer of wealth appears to be ongoing. Oct 8, 2024
Kazakhstan: Authorities employing various tactics to ensure ‘yes’ vote in nuke referendum Police detain anti-nuclear activists, prevent protests during run-up to the vote. Almaz Kumenov Oct 3, 2024
Turkmenistan suffers energy-export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat. David O'Byrne Sep 23, 2024
Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction. Sep 17, 2024
Turkmenistan: Another wrong turn taking Ashgabat into gas-export dead end With swap deal bogging down, Turkey looks for alternatives. David O'Byrne Sep 16, 2024
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan caution citizens to steer clear of Russia Advisories issued in response to tightening of migration rules by Moscow. Sep 11, 2024