Abkhazia leader meets Putin hoping for Russian bailout As coronavirus cripples the territory’s tourism season and Russia has stopped sending aid, Abkhazia faces a 10 percent GDP decline this year. Joshua Kucera Jun 25, 2020
The modern-day struggle sessions of Central Asia The apology or recantation is uploaded to social media. Often, there is a pretense of the repentance being voluntary. But that is not always the case. Jun 25, 2020
Moscow’s delayed Victory Day in photos Most foreign leaders stayed away, but Putin’s Central Asian crew is a dependable lot. Jun 24, 2020
Turkmenistan: Birthday boy blows off Putin The president wrestles with mortality and Muhammad. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 23, 2020
Kazakhstan: Activist punished for being rude about ruling party Prosecutors said Ilyashev threatened public order by insulting Nur Otan. Almaz Kumenov Jun 22, 2020
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev diagnosed with coronavirus His spokesman said the former president is still working remotely. Jun 18, 2020
Turkmenistan: An ill wind that blows no one any good State media altogether ignored a week of severe weather that may have claimed dozens of lives. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 5, 2020
Perspectives | Kazakhstan: Tokayev takes bite out of Nazarbayev sandwich Before her sudden sacking, the ex-president’s daughter had been calling for more power. Peter Leonard May 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayeva, often eyed as successor, removed as Senate speaker The dismissal was sudden and unexpected. May 2, 2020
Kyrgyzstan law enforcement abusing coronavirus restrictions, activists say Some of the restrictions are creating public health hazards. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 24, 2020
Kazakhstan: Government steps up hunt for critics Scrutiny of the arrests suggests a complex process at play. Almaz Kumenov Apr 21, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Former Matraimov protégé alleges plot against journalist The Matraimov family has called the allegations a "fantasy." Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 11, 2020
Turkmenistan: Through the looking glass While the government seems to concede the inevitability of the incipient downturn, it is still clinging to rosy economic performance figures. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 7, 2020
Kazakhstan resorts to snap military draft as coronavirus spreads Supporters of the move think it will provide a useful outlet for the momentarily unemployed. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: New law on rallies passes first hurdle Activists say they are disappointed by the bill. Almaz Kumenov Mar 27, 2020