As Azerbaijani blockade drags on, Azerbaijan denies that it's a blockade Azerbaijanis promise that Armenians can pass along the road. But for Armenians, the conditions are politically unacceptable. Eurasianet staff Dec 21, 2022
Uzbekistan: Officials scramble as energy deficit bites Anomalously cold temperatures that are exacerbating the shortages will continue into next week. Dec 9, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: HIV rates increase amid reluctance to broach taboos The return of many male migrant laborers from Russia during the pandemic seems to have compounded the crisis. Bakyt Ibraimov Dec 9, 2022
Kazakhstan sends first nuclear fuel assemblies to China A joint venture with China has edged Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium, into the nuclear fuel production cycle. Artyem Sochnev Dec 7, 2022
Turkmenistan: A shining city in a book of records Russia is proposing a major reconfiguration of the Central Asian gas market. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 6, 2022
EurasiaChat: Russian ‘relokanty’ prompt furious debate in Central Asia Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 28, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: The exiled Russians offering a Red Roof haven Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2022
Kazakhstan: ArcelorMittal sweats response to latest mining deaths The steel giant is on the hook for a multi-million dollar fine as officials ramp up grumbling about the company. Artyem Sochnev Nov 17, 2022
Kazakhstan: Ukraine war motivates Russian-speakers to learn Kazakh Russia’s war is the backdrop for many personal life decisions these days. Daniyar Moldabekov Oct 31, 2022
Georgia’s most heavily guarded wine The legendary semi-sweet Khvanchkara is an international brand – and used to be an easy target for counterfeiters. Now the police are stepping in. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 27, 2022
Russian exiles in Caucasus confront wartime identity crises Before the war, many in Russia didn’t think much about who they were. Now they are asking more questions. Arpi Bekaryan Oct 20, 2022
EurasiaChat: Putin stole the show, but Turkey brought the goods Russia and Kazakhstan are doing the dirty work for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Plus, Ukraine war brings Central Asia and Turkey closer together. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Joanna Lillis, EurasiaChat Oct 17, 2022
The Septembrists, Russia’s latest wave of emigres to Georgia Russians keep flocking to their wary southern neighbor, and the newest arrivals are the most controversial. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 12, 2022
Georgia struggles to cope with another wave of Russian emigres Georgians are meeting the thousands of Russians fleeing their country’s military mobilization with a mixture of fear, irony, and empathy. Nini Gabritchidze Oct 4, 2022
Georgian village welcomes reopening of crossing points with South Ossetia South Ossetia has opened up a bit. Residents on the de facto boundary with Georgia hope it lasts. Clément Girardot, Photos by Julien Pebrel Sep 28, 2022