Turkmenistan: No COVID, no worries In our weekly briefing: Restrictions easing, COVID denialism persists, foreign suitors come visiting in hope of business, and the latest annual horse jamboree. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 26, 2022
Sanctions-hit Russian oligarch quits Uzbek bank, but associates snap up stakes The billionaire had bought his stake only months ago from the president’s son-in-law. Joanna Lillis Mar 14, 2022
Kazakhstan redirecting import-export from Russia to Latvia Businesspeople worry that Kazakh reliance on Russian export routes is going to harm the economy. Almaz Kumenov Mar 4, 2022
Armenia introduces new restrictions as COVID again rises The country has belatedly introduced a COVID pass system to enter restaurants and bars as the vaccination rate remains at just 28 percent. Ani Mejlumyan Jan 27, 2022
Event | Experts mull anti-corruption next steps in Ukraine Reform of the judiciary seen as a top priority. Apr 27, 2021
Following war with Armenia, Azerbaijan gains control of lucrative gold mines The losses to tax revenues will hit the de facto Nagorno-Karabakh government even harder than Yerevan. Ani Mejlumyan, Ulkar Natiqqizi Jan 27, 2021
After the war: Touring Azerbaijan's reclaimed territories The mood in Baku is triumphal but it’s heavy and vengeful rather than joyous. Paul Benjamin Osterlund Dec 22, 2020
Here’s Looking at EAEU: What a gas! Unemployment, post-COVID hopes, and moving gas: This and more in our monthly briefing on the Eurasian Economic Union. Here’s looking at EAEU Dec 10, 2020
Perspectives | How U.S. hawks’ fixation on Iran endangers Middle East Christians A facile and naïve plan being discussed in Washington risks backfiring on Iran’s minority Christians. Eldar Mamedov Oct 31, 2020
Ukraine: Zaporizhia bridge emerges as measure of Zelensky’s progress The president bets on a big infrastructure program to reinvigorate his political fortunes. Fabrice Deprez Oct 27, 2020
War in the Caucasus hits close to home for Turkey’s Armenians Some are speaking out against the conflict despite fears the government’s strong support for Azerbaijan could fuel nationalist reprisals. Ayla Jean Yackley Oct 21, 2020
Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict poses threat to regional energy corridor While it would be wrong to start pointing fingers and formulating conspiracy theories, clearly the risks are many and real. David O'Byrne Oct 9, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU #4: Belarus backs itself into trade corner Hypocritical election congratulations underscore the cold strategic underpinnings of a bloc that is as much about politics as it is about trade. Here’s looking at EAEU Sep 3, 2020
After reopening, Armenian economy continues to struggle “It was the pandemic that hit the economy hard, not the lockdown itself.” Ani Mejlumyan Jul 30, 2020
Armenian opposition unites around army, snipes at PM The military clashes this week have become the latest cause for partisan squabbling. Ani Mejlumyan Jul 17, 2020