Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan. Nov 30, 2024
Perspectives: Azerbaijan is serious about going green Baku sees renewables as the key to a stable future. Yunis Gurbanov Nov 27, 2024
Single time zone in Kazakhstan messing with citizens’ circadian rhythms Business owners contend fewer people are going out, spending money. Almaz Kumenov Nov 26, 2024
COP29: Caspian and Central Asian states make progress in promoting “green” trade plan The sidelines are where the action is. Brawley Benson Nov 20, 2024
Turkmenistan tightening exit rules for citizens seeking to travel to Uzbekistan Quick shopping trips supposedly cause Ashgabat “shame.” Nov 20, 2024
Trump may toss a few foreign policy curveballs in the Caucasus Authoritarian-minded leaders may not enjoy the smooth sailing they were expecting. Nov 13, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s garbage into profits Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly. Erlan Mashanlo Nov 7, 2024
Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip Kazakh farmers being undercut by Russia. Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2024
Armenia and Azerbaijan edge closer to peace deal Optimism despite no apparent breakthrough on settling outstanding differences. Ani Avetisyan Oct 28, 2024
Georgia: Watchdog group blows whistle on suspicious Georgian Dream contracting practices Friends and relatives of government officials listed as receiving sweetheart deals. Brawley Benson Oct 25, 2024
Parliamentary elections 2024: Choice time for Georgia The country’s geopolitical future is at stake. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 24, 2024
Perspectives | Kazakhstan working to lift Cold War-era trade restrictions For Astana, Jackson-Vanik remains a hot-button issue. Oct 22, 2024
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger Tajikistan remains a country of concern. Oct 21, 2024
Kazakhstan confronts water scarcity head-on An interview with Bolat Bekniyaz, Kazakhstan’s deputy minister of water resources. Ekaterina Venkina Oct 21, 2024
China expanding economic presence in South Caucasus Deals aim to expand Middle Corridor trade. Oct 17, 2024
Azerbaijan: Some Karabakh returnees turning a profit on government resettlement program Taking advantage of the state’s largesse. Oct 17, 2024
Uzbekistan presses ahead with effort to gain World Trade Organization membership President says rapid reforms needed to harmonize standards. Oct 16, 2024
IMF calls for fiscal reforms in Kazakhstan Kazakh authorities need to get a handle on discretionary spending. Almaz Kumenov Oct 15, 2024
Tajikistan: Government report highlights the problems of poverty and unemployment Most families need to spend more than they earn to afford basics. Oct 11, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: President botches attempt to dispel concerns about graft An opaque and massive transfer of wealth appears to be ongoing. Oct 8, 2024
Kazakhstan: Authorities employing various tactics to ensure ‘yes’ vote in nuke referendum Police detain anti-nuclear activists, prevent protests during run-up to the vote. Almaz Kumenov Oct 3, 2024
Environmental challenges posing threats to food security, public health – academic study Better urban planning needed to address pollution concerns. Irakli Machaidze Oct 2, 2024
Azerbaijan: New discovery raises odds that Baku can meet 2027 EU gas export target Socar has exclusive purchase rights to vast new reserve. David O'Byrne Sep 25, 2024
