Tajik-Taliban relations slowly warm, but both sides hedge their bets Economics drive improvement of bilateral ties. Alexander Thompson May 14, 2025
Restrictions, discrimination do not significantly stem Tajik migration flow to Russia Remittances keep Tajikistan afloat. May 13, 2025
Eurasia is a significant source of methane emissions – report Russia and Turkmenistan are the primary offenders. May 13, 2025
Afghanistan: Grappling with fall-out of dwindling foreign aid Almost all US assistance terminated. May 12, 2025
Kremlin brings Abkhazia back into fold Resumption of Moscow-Sukhumi flights after 32 years draws complaints from Tbilisi. Irakli Machaidze May 12, 2025
Turkmen leader touts trade and investment during French trip Offering confirmation that Ashgabat is ready to do business with Western firms. May 8, 2025
Looking at ramifications of China’s shifting energy usage patterns on Central Asia Renewables are up, fossil fuels down. May 6, 2025
CZ visits KGZ to talk BTC and BNB Bishkek takes step to introduce blockchain technology on national level. May 5, 2025
World Bank offers prescription to address business ills in Caucasus & Central Asia Lots of firms, too few employees. May 5, 2025
Great-power jostling in Central Asia centering on Uzbekistan Will Trump travel to Tashkent? May 2, 2025
After Samarkand summit, Europe’s quest for Central Asian resources meets reality Playing long game for rare earths. Alexander Thompson May 1, 2025
EU and Azerbaijan appear to cement energy partnership Officials coy, but state-controlled media herald end of ‘crisis in relations.’ Apr 28, 2025
Kyrgyz PM gets polite brush off by US business executives But he secures IMF and World Bank development agreements. Apr 25, 2025
World Bank predicting economic slowdown for Caucasus & Central Asia Bank raises red flag about surge in household borrowing. Apr 25, 2025
Russian and Chinese tourists discovering Central Asia Sanctions and less stringent visa rules spurring visits. Apr 24, 2025
America angling for power deal in Armenia Race appears to be on to build Armenia’s next nuclear plant. Apr 23, 2025
Georgian government preparing for EU move to suspend visa-free travel Georgian Dream downplays consequences. Irakli Machaidze Apr 22, 2025
Uzbekistan: Reform drive will soon face critical hump – expert Russian gas dependency poses significant obstacle. Apr 18, 2025
Kazakhstan plans to send delegation to United States for trade talks Tariffs and critical minerals likely on agenda. Apr 18, 2025
Azerbaijan’s energy relations with EU experiencing bout of uncertainty Game of high-stakes poker over natural gas supplies. Apr 17, 2025
Turkmenistan to introduce simplified procedures for obtaining visas New rules seen as part of wider opening to trade opportunities. Apr 16, 2025
China spikes Gazprom gas export plan in Central Asia Russian energy company keeps gushing red ink. Apr 16, 2025
Tajik opposition files international lawsuit accusing government of crimes against humanity Court decision likely years in making. Apr 15, 2025