Kyrgyzstan: Where have all the dollars gone? The cause of the problem may lie in Russians hoovering up all the available greenbacks. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 28, 2022
Kazakhstan expects grain bounty, but farmers still feel at risk Kazakhstan says it expects to produce up to 13.5 million tons of wheat this year. Almaz Kumenov Jul 27, 2022
Turkmenistan: Just passing through Turkmenistan is difficult to access, but it is a strategic location. In this week’s briefing we examine the assorted flavors of “north-south” corridor, trade with neighbors, and much more. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 19, 2022
Facing down threats, Kyrgyz YouTube show fights for food safety When Kyrgyz laws don’t protect consumer, there is always the court of public opinion. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jul 13, 2022
Washington flags Central Asian states over potential sanctions-dodging The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts. Joanna Lillis Jul 12, 2022
Russia reverses course on oil pipeline needed by Kazakhstan A court ruled that the CPC could continue operating and pay a $3,250 fine. Jul 11, 2022
Kazakhstan president seeks to diversify oil export routes away from Russia A Russia court this week ruled that a pipeline Kazakhstan uses to export most of its oil should be suspended for one month. Jul 7, 2022
Russia blocks Kazakhstan’s main outlet for oil exports Some analysts believe this is payback for Nur-Sultan offering Europe help stabilizing the global energy market. Almaz Kumenov Jul 6, 2022
Turkmenistan: Turkish delight Turkmenistan wants to export gas to Europe without angering Russia. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 5, 2022
What was Putin doing in Tajikistan? The visit came shortly after the top U.S. general in the region dropped by. Jun 29, 2022
U.S. slaps secondary sanctions on Uzbekistan firm It is the first time Washington has punished a Central Asian company for colluding to dodge Russia sanctions. Joanna Lillis Jun 29, 2022
Kazakhstan: Sanctions likely behind fresh delay at new Baikonur launchpad Russian space chief Dmitri Rogozin has indicated that developers of a craft being designed for the pad will have to work around sanctions. Jun 28, 2022
Uzbekistan: Sanctions against Russia scotch bank buyout It is yet another blow to the Uzbek government as it tries to slash its presence in the banking sector. Joanna Lillis Jun 28, 2022
Kazakh-language film content makes progress against Russian headwinds One explanation for the continued dominance of Russian lies in Kazakhstan’s rural-urban divide. Almaz Kumenov Jun 23, 2022
As Russian economy sputters, UK lures Central Asian labor migrants More than 7,000 Kyrgyz nationals applied for seasonal farming jobs in Britain. Joanna Lillis Jun 15, 2022