Perspectives | Central Asian states walking fine line on Russian sanctions Kazakhstan proving more adept at dodging blame than Kyrgyzstan. Nurbek Bekmurzaev Dec 31, 2023
Kazakhstan closes sanctions-dodging loopholes for Russia, Belarus Kazakhstan’s largest bank has also suspended use of a popular Russian payment card. Joanna Lillis Sep 22, 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
Southeast Europe looks to Azerbaijan to replace Russian gas For Azerbaijan to meet gas demand in the Balkans, billions in new investments – and patience – will be required. David O'Byrne May 6, 2022
Perspectives | Russian invasion dealing China a Silk Road economic setback But Kazakhstan has more to lose. Nathan Hutson Mar 21, 2022
Explainer | What about the EAEU? Why Russia’s trade bloc is not a sanctions backdoor The idea that the Eurasian Economic Union can help Moscow violate sanctions is exaggerated. Maximilian Hess Mar 4, 2022
Kazakhstan reaches tentative sanctions-ducking oil deal with Belarus Russia could play the spoiler, though. Almaz Kumenov Jun 30, 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
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
Ukraine: Zaporizhia bridge emerges as measure of Zelensky’s progress The president bets on a big infrastructure program to reinvigorate his political fortunes. Fabrice Deprez Oct 27, 2020
Kazakhstan headhunts Belarusian IT developers, in vain so far Astana Hub hoping political unrest could tempt some specialists into coming their way. Almaz Kumenov Sep 4, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU #4: Belarus backs itself into trade corner Hypocritical election congratulations underscore the cold strategic underpinnings of a bloc that is as much about politics as it is about trade. Here’s looking at EAEU Sep 3, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU #3: Whining and dining There is no setback in the EAEU, it would appear, that cannot be fixed with a roadmap. Here’s looking at EAEU Aug 6, 2020
Perspectives | Why Moscow is embracing decentralized tech The government’s lack of capacity helps explain the about-face. Miranda Lupion Jul 2, 2020