Kazakh food exports to China plummet Kazakh exporters say China is pushing them aside, interested in a transit corridor but not a supplier. Almaz Kumenov Nov 3, 2021
Uzbekistan: Isolated exclave excited about new air link The government promised to act after locals protested their isolation in 2020. Nov 2, 2021
Tajik labor migration to Russia hits historic high, officially More than a fifth of Tajikistan’s total population has entered Russia so far this year. Kamila Ibragimova Nov 2, 2021
Turkmenistan: Situation normal all trucked up Arbitrary collective punishment, breadlines before dawn, and a resurgence of diplomacy. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 2, 2021
Plastic flowers wilt in Kazakhstan’s latest spending scandal City governments have money to burn and little accountability. Daniyar Moldabekov Oct 29, 2021
Kazakhstan capital to drain treasured wetlands, breaking promise The wetlands are critical to the local watershed and home to at least 172 bird species. Almaz Kumenov Oct 26, 2021
Kyrgyzstan fortifies border as negotiations with Tajikistan drag on Bishkek is buying armed drones while pressing Dushanbe to finalize border talks. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 26, 2021
Turkmenistan: Cheap wheat for cheap gas Turkmenistan needs food staples and energy-rich Kazakhstan is, surprisingly, short of gas. The mechanics of a deal and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 26, 2021
Tajikistan accepts $125m from China for road, less than expected China is subsidizing reconstruction of a road to China. Tajik officials won’t say what they’re offering in return. Kamila Ibragimova Oct 22, 2021
Kazakhstan turning ‘blind eye’ to Chinese corporate polluters – watchdog Government agencies and Kazakh-Chinese companies are using the pandemic to shield themselves from scrutiny. Oct 20, 2021
Turkmenistan: Good for some Turkmenistan has a two-track plan to increase trade with the outside world. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 19, 2021
Kazakhstan to restrict crypto miners amid power shortages A few months ago, the country was flooded with miners from China. Almaz Kumenov Oct 18, 2021
Perspectives | Russia’s (not so free) trade agenda Recurring import bans by the Russian agricultural watchdog attest to a problem with Moscow’s idea of free trade. Aruzhan Meirkhanova Oct 15, 2021
Kazakhstan website blocked after covering Nazarbayev offshore allegations Journalists fear a new social media law could put censorship into overdrive. Oct 14, 2021
Uzbek border city becomes hub for Afghan aid The UN began transferring aid supplies through Termez this month. Oct 14, 2021