Migration out of Armenia spikes A struggling economy and defeat in last year’s war appear to be driving large numbers of Armenians to leave the country. Ani Mejlumyan Nov 8, 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
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
Azerbaijan prepares for Karabakh resettlement in “smart villages” The government is heavily publicizing the concept, which could increase the economic efficiency of rural communities but also place them under greater central control. Heydar Isayev Oct 20, 2021
Uzbek border city becomes hub for Afghan aid The UN began transferring aid supplies through Termez this month. Oct 14, 2021
Construction noise replaces sounds of fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh Authorities in the isolated enclave are pouring millions into reconstruction and repopulation after last year’s war. Gevorg Mnatsakanyan Oct 14, 2021
Uzbekistan foreign minister jets into Afghanistan for talks If the Taliban fail at creating a viable state, Uzbekistan has much to lose. Oct 7, 2021
Hydropower in Karabakh: Armenians’ loss is Azerbaijan’s gain Armenia lost more than half its hydropower capacity in the war. Now Azerbaijan is building new dams in the territories it retook. Ani Mejlumyan, Ulkar Natiqqizi Oct 7, 2021
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan stand united on Afghanistan That sets them apart from Afghanistan’s other post-Soviet neighbor, Tajikistan. Oct 6, 2021
Tajikistan hopes Taliban foes pay for power Tajikistan faces its own shortages each winter. Kamila Ibragimova Oct 6, 2021
Turkmenistan: Trading places In our weekly briefing: doing business with Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. Plus, it’s reprimand season. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 5, 2021
Inflation in Kazakhstan hits five-year peak Prices in Kazakhstan closely track those in Russia. Almaz Kumenov Oct 4, 2021
Kazakhstan to abandon domestic eGov platform for Russian service Local IT experts say the plan ignores their talents and risks handing sensitive data to Russia. Zholdas Orisbayev Sep 29, 2021
Turkmenistan: Bringing out the big guns The 30th anniversary of independence was evidently not deemed an appropriate time for future planning. All the focus was instead on the past. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 28, 2021