Azerbaijan’s president calls on officials to rein in spending Despite ambitions for Karabakh reconstruction, the government's overall construction budget has barely budged. Heydar Isayev Aug 9, 2021
What does the Taliban’s ascendancy mean for Tajikistan? Tajik officials no longer speak about the militants with complete disdain. Kamila Ibragimova Jul 9, 2021
Georgia: The discreet inevitability of Chinese vaccines A few months ago, the thought of taking a Chinese COVID vaccine was unthinkable to Georgians. Now it’s the norm. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 8, 2021
Dashboard: Vaccinating Eurasia - June Vaccine uptake, the latest case surges, and related news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Jun 30, 2021
Azerbaijan declines World Bank loan Baku, a frequent borrower, says it didn’t like the terms. Heydar Isayev Jun 29, 2021
Can Georgia vaccinate its way out of recession? Recent growth indicators seem impressive only compared to the disaster that was 2020. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 24, 2021
Uzbekistan: Container beauty salons bring jobs to the regions This is all part of Mirziyoyev's plans to promote female employment. Jun 16, 2021
Georgia posts strong growth figures The prime minister credits his government but ignores inflation. Nino Bakradze Jun 2, 2021
Perspectives | China’s Central Asia strategy in the age of ‘extreme competition’ New pressure from Washington will make China look even closer at Central Asia. Srdjan Uljevic Mar 29, 2021
Analysis | Central Asia bond review Despite the COVID crunch, Uzbekistan’s borrowing has blossomed. Tajikistan appears headed for trouble. Maximilian Hess Mar 3, 2021
Russia using crisis in Tajikistan to advance EAEU agenda? Dushanbe is desperate to resume flights to Russian cities. Feb 12, 2021
Tajikistan: Would-be future president’s interview underwhelms Mayor Emomali says city hall spent $1.14 million on bus stops. Feb 11, 2021
Azerbaijan seizing salaries to pay for post-war reconstruction The state has set up three “voluntary” funds for Azerbaijanis to cover post-war needs. But widespread reports suggest that people are being forced to contribute. Ulkar Natiqqizi Jan 21, 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