Afghanistan pays electricity debts to Uzbekistan but still owes Tajikistan Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power. Joanna Lillis Aug 2, 2022
Chinese FM offers reassurance on whirlwind tour of Central Asia Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia. Aug 1, 2022
Tajikistan puts the squeeze on Aga Khan-linked entities The pressure comes months after a crackdown in the Pamirs against followers of the Europe-based religious leader. Jul 28, 2022
Central Asian alliance drifts for now as leaders lack common vision The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region. Peter Leonard Jul 22, 2022
Tajikistan: The cost of Chinese debt What is Tajikistan prepared to give China as it struggles to settle its liabilities? Jul 21, 2022
Azerbaijan and EU agree to strategic energy partnership The memorandum is a win for Baku while committing it to do little. David O'Byrne Jul 18, 2022
Chinese miner promises Tajikistan jobs, but data inconsistent The Tajik-Chinese Mining Company is a major contributor to GDP, but its own numbers don’t always add up. Jul 15, 2022
Tajikistan to ban critical coverage of military draft It is still possible to avoid the draft by paying a large fee. Jul 13, 2022
Washington flags Central Asian states over potential sanctions-dodging The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts. Joanna Lillis Jul 12, 2022
Turkmenistan: Holiday road Because official statistics are nonsense, we look to personnel reshuffles to understand where the government recognizes it is underperforming. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 12, 2022
Tajikistan banks on GBAO construction boom to soothe tempers Projects include a new tunnel, stadiums, parks, and a university building. Jul 7, 2022
Effective climate action in Central Asia requires tweaks in donor approaches – report Donors need to diversify, set clearer goals and emphasize accountability, argues a new report. Jiahui Huang Jul 4, 2022
Tajikistan: As dust settles on Pamir conflict, Chinese roadworks begin A better-connected GBAO would benefit Dushanbe and Beijing, but could change the face of a unique region. Jun 29, 2022
What was Putin doing in Tajikistan? The visit came shortly after the top U.S. general in the region dropped by. Jun 29, 2022
As Russian economy sputters, UK lures Central Asian labor migrants More than 7,000 Kyrgyz nationals applied for seasonal farming jobs in Britain. Joanna Lillis Jun 15, 2022