Turkmenistan: Net loss Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 1, 2023
China exploring biotech, scientific and manufacturing possibilities in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 27, 2023
Turkmenistan: Watched over by CCTVs of loving grace Europe's elusive pipeline, Gulf investment, Korean lobbying and a new ghost town. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 25, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus A less than convincing show of unity at the summit. Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan harmonize efforts on route bypassing Russia While coordination will help reduce delivery times from goods coming from China, investment is also needed in new infrastructure. Almaz Kumenov Jun 28, 2023
Uzbekistan: Parallel imports ensure flow of Chevrolets to Russia The latest Uzbek-assembled vehicle to grace Russian showrooms is the Damas minivan. Jun 28, 2023
EU sanctions target Uzbekistan-based companies The same companies have been targeted by U.S. sanctions. Jun 26, 2023
Uzbekistan reaches deal to buy gas from Russia The 2.8 billion cubic meters of gas delivered over the coming year should help avoid the chronic shortages experienced last winter. Jun 19, 2023
Tajikistan: Migrant laborers seeking alternatives to Russia Legal options for getting to Europe, United States and South Korea are limited, not that that stops many from making the trip. Jun 8, 2023
Kazakhstan: Banks flummoxed by Russian money whack-a-mole Hundreds of thousands of Russians have opened Kazakh bank accounts to get around Western sanctions. Jun 2, 2023
Kazakhstan eyeing Baku grain entrepôt for Europe exports The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years. Almaz Kumenov May 27, 2023
Russia and Iran agree on new rail corridor via Azerbaijan The route has gained new importance as Russia seeks to replace its former trade routes that have been cut off by Western sanctions. Joshua Kucera May 26, 2023
Georgia: Uncertainty looms as first carriers authorized for Russia flights The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions. Nini Gabritchidze May 16, 2023
Russia rewards Georgia with lifting of visa requirement, renewal of direct flights The changes signal growing competition between Russia and the West for Georgia’s geopolitical loyalty. Giorgi Lomsadze May 10, 2023