China mobilizing Central Asia’s support on Taiwan issue An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 8, 2023
Kazakhstan: Farmers plead for president’s help in overcoming grain harvest woes A hot summer and then prolonged rains have combined to ruin vast amounts of crops. Almaz Kumenov Sep 8, 2023
Turkmenistan: Uzbek to the future Ties with Uzbekistan have never been so strong. The situation is producing tangible results. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 5, 2023
EurasiaChat: The rough with the smooth in Kyrgyzstan How a bike ride showed the depth of Kyrgyz hospitality, and the places where tensions persist nevertheless. This and more in the latest EurasiaChat podcast. Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard, Aigerim Toleukhanova, EurasiaChat Sep 4, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Post opens representative office in Xinjiang Province Official say they want to promote e-commerce. Justin Burke Sep 4, 2023
Central Asia: Could Kazakh-Chinese joint venture export drones to Russia? Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 30, 2023
Turkmenistan: Union busting Unfair soccer league, and potential and real gas deals aplenty, with Hungary, Iraq and Uzbekistan. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 29, 2023
Changes in pension scheme leave Georgians worried about their savings There is a persistent distrust towards long-term saving schemes in Georgia, tracing back to post-Soviet financial shocks. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 25, 2023
Georgian Azerbaijanis ask Azerbaijan's president to open border Azerbaijan has kept its land borders shut ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heydar Isayev Aug 24, 2023
Central Asia: Quiet flows the natural gas from Eurasia to China An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 24, 2023
Azerbaijan: Authorities smash unionization efforts for gig workers Three labor rights activists are in custody, and the country’s largest food-delivery service loses its license. Aug 15, 2023
Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe. David O'Byrne Aug 15, 2023
Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 11, 2023
Turkmenistan: Party of three Afghanistan's canal project is deepening anxieties on water security. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 8, 2023
Russia: Debts causing rise in illegal migration among Central Asians Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans. Aug 5, 2023
Kazakhstan signs $200 million in contracts with Afghanistan Astana argues that dealing with the Taliban will be an investment in stability and sustainable development. Almaz Kumenov Aug 5, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Georgia bans re-export of Western-imported cars to Russia, Belarus The move is supposed to help implement Western sanctions against Russia, but gaping loopholes will likely remain. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 3, 2023
Kazakhstan’s tech success shows way out of raw resources addiction Astana Hub estimates that by the end of this year, about 40 percent of the revenue will come from foreign sales. Almaz Kumenov Aug 2, 2023
"Strategic partnership" between Georgia and China puzzles critics Despite broad support for seeking closer economic ties with Beijing, pro-Western observers in Georgia are wary of the relationship getting too close. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 1, 2023
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
Central Asia: Trade with China registers strong growth during first half of 2023 Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data. Justin Burke Jul 26, 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