Caspian faces “catastrophic drop in water levels” this century The Aral Sea disaster may be merely a taste of what is to come. Jan 5, 2021
Turkmenistan: No money, no problems What ordinary Turkmens have long understood is that in times of trouble, they are by and large on their own. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 5, 2021
Russia raises stakes in Azerbaijani helicopter shoot-down case Azerbaijan said that its shooting down of a Russian helicopter was an accident. But now Russia reportedly wants the case to be investigated as a murder. Joshua Kucera Jan 5, 2021
Tajikistan pleads for credit repayment relief The country intends to borrow another $562 million this year. Jan 4, 2021
Outlook 2021: A preview from Central Asia and the Caucasus Our regional editors offer their informed predictions for the year ahead. Peter Leonard, Joshua Kucera Jan 4, 2021