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
Chinese hydroelectric investments in Central Asia: A snapshot The first in a series of briefings on Beijing's investments in Central Asian renewables. Niva Yau Aug 31, 2020
Uzbekistan: Former Aral port town sees first passenger flight in 30 years The government hopes to turn the region into a gambling destination. Aug 27, 2020
Uzbekistan pledges to give hopeful migrant laborers loans Applicants will be eligible for two-year $1,000 loans. Aug 19, 2020
Uzbekistan to restore flights to its Sokh exclave Flights will resume for the first time since the 1990s. Aug 11, 2020
Russian tourists flood into newly reopened Abkhazia The territory's public health officials have warned against opening up to tourism, and the arrival of tourists has coincided with a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases. Joshua Kucera Aug 11, 2020
Uzbekistan: Civil society hindered in ability to contain COVID-19 corruption The chair of the Senate says $171,000 have gone missing. Aug 10, 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
China business briefing: Unclear borders, uneasy neighbors Our monthly briefing on China in Central Asia. Niva Yau Aug 3, 2020
Tajikistan suspends electricity deliveries to Uzbekistan Tajikistan says low snowfall has hindered output at its hydropower plants. Jul 31, 2020
Tajikistan: Coronavirus taking heavy toll on remittances Transfers have fallen by at least 15 percent so far this year. Jul 22, 2020
Uzbekistan returns to its roots with cannabis cultivation Hemp uses less water than cotton, a fact that should excite farmers in the rapidly desiccating region. Jul 21, 2020
Uzbekistan: Second lockdown imposed, bringing specter of more economic pain The economy is set to contract sharply this year as a result of the crisis. Jul 8, 2020
Central Asian migrants worst hit by coronavirus job losses in Russia Seventy-five percent of Central Asian migrant laborers were not working at the height of the pandemic, new research has found. Jul 8, 2020
Perspectives | Why Moscow is embracing decentralized tech The government’s lack of capacity helps explain the about-face. Miranda Lupion Jul 2, 2020