Azerbaijan makes initial missteps as it prepares to put on a “green-friendly” show Activists wary about Baku’s selection to host global climate summit. Brawley Benson Feb 9, 2024
Kazakhstan prioritizing water management measures in 2024 An update on environmental developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 8, 2024
Azerbaijan: Election over, Aliyev faces reputational challenge abroad Council of Europe leaders appear intent on holding Baku accountable for rights practices. Lamiya Adilgizi Feb 8, 2024
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan reach 90 percent agreement on border Topographers and legal experts from the two countries this week reached a resolution on another 3.71 kilometers of the border. Feb 6, 2024
Russian “foreign agents” hold congress in Berlin, strive to politically organize They issue a declaration calling for regime change, but thin on details. Vitaly Bovar Feb 6, 2024
Turkmenistan: When good neighbors become good friends Ashgabat talks the talk on corruption, but evidence suggests this is all hot air. Details on this and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 6, 2024
Afghanistan clears electricity debts to Tajikistan Kabul has since 2021 proven an unreliable customer. While regularly paying off part of its dues to Tajikistan, it has struggled to clear its debts outright. Feb 5, 2024
Tajikistan: Social norms complicate battle against domestic violence One in two Tajik women are believed to have been victims to domestic violence. Feb 5, 2024
China reports robust trade growth with Central Asian states Figures don’t align with Central Asian official data. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 2, 2024
Is Tajikistan’s succession saga any closer to the end? Rustam Emomali is increasingly the face of his country on the international stage. Feb 2, 2024
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan excite football fans with Asia Cup run There is a scenario – admittedly highly remote – in which the two nations meet in the final. Feb 1, 2024
Tajikistan's president urges public to stockpile food for two years (again) Rahmon has not explained, however, where people can get so much food or how they should store it. Jan 29, 2024
China shaping Central Asia into auto export hub Uzbek president Mirziyoyev hopes that a new BYD plant in his country will before long be able to produce 300,000 cars per year. Jan 29, 2024
Kazakhstan faces new wave of provocative statements from Russia Officials in Moscow have tried to play down the importance of the remarks by prominent public figures. Almaz Kumenov Jan 26, 2024
Tajikistan enacts mandatory vehicle recycling fee The one-off tax will be collected upon registration of a new vehicle or, for vehicles already in circulation, during mandatory technical inspections. Jan 25, 2024