Kazakhstan: New migration rules to hit Russians fleeing the draft The changes make living long-term in Kazakhstan unviable for tens of thousands of Russian citizens who have fled the war. Joanna Lillis Jan 17, 2023
EurasiaChat: Healthcare is collapsing in Central Asia and doctors are being blamed Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Jan 17, 2023
Uzbekistan: Controversial Tashkent chief sacked, shamed, possibly detained An energy crisis may have strengthened opinions that the capital’s business-focused mayor had outlived his usefulness. Jan 16, 2023
Central Asia’s shorter winters are whittling away glaciers Glaciers are disappearing around the world. Here’s how it happens in Central Asia. David Trilling Jan 16, 2023
As China ends zero Covid, will Kazakh shuttle traders return to the border? Kazakhstan was caught off guard by Beijing’s decision to relax coronavirus controls at a trade hub on the border. Jan 13, 2023
Kazakhstan to send oil to Germany via Russian pipeline It plans to export 1.5 million tons of crude this way in 2023. Almaz Kumenov Jan 13, 2023
Kazakhstan slaps crypto miners with higher energy bills Miners flocked to Kazakhstan from China in 2021 after Beijing banned operations there. Joanna Lillis Jan 12, 2023
Kazakhstan: Government denies embezzlement at bailed-out bank Lawmakers are indignant that banks saved by the government are still paying out dividends. Jan 12, 2023
Georgia’s proposed foreign agent laws spark fears of NGO crackdown Advocates say they’re emulating the best Western practices. Critics fear the inspiration comes from Russia. Nini Gabritchidze Jan 11, 2023
Turkmenistan: Mister Berdymukhamedov goes to Beijing In a visit full of symbolism, Turkmenistan’s president won a lucrative promise from Xi Jinping. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 10, 2023
Uzbekistan kickstarts banking privatization with sale of ailing lender The bank is a minnow, but its sale allows Tashkent finally to start slashing state ownership of banking sector assets. Joanna Lillis Jan 9, 2023
Turkey lifts ban on air cargo to Armenia Many Armenians are wary of restoring ties with a traditional archrival. John Horan Jan 9, 2023
Georgia seeks $3 billion to expand power generation Amid rising local and international demand, Georgia seeks to start new energy projects and revive old ones. But will they survive the usual controversies? Nini Gabritchidze Jan 6, 2023
Not lovin’ it: Russia’s war forces McDonald’s out of Kazakhstan McDonald’s exit offers the Kazakh beef industry food for thought. Joanna Lillis Jan 5, 2023
Russia’s war brings runaway inflation to Kazakhstan Inflation has continued to rise despite six interest rate hikes over the last year. Joanna Lillis Jan 5, 2023
Central Asia’s government-ordered internet blackouts costing millions Kazakhstan saw some of the priciest damage in the world. Joanna Lillis Jan 4, 2023
The looming fight over nuclear power in Kyrgyzstan Can safety protocols be maintained in a poor country like Kyrgyzstan, where corruption is rampant? Aiday Erkebaeva Jan 4, 2023
Kazakhstan moves uranium exports through Middle Corridor Sanctions are propelling a shift away from transit across Russia. Joanna Lillis Jan 3, 2023
Georgian play examines illegal migration to America Today hundreds of Georgians are sneaking into the U.S. from Mexico, but one Georgian who blazed that trail 20 years ago is now able to tell her story. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 30, 2022
Uzbekistan to save $250M by streamlining government The number of government employees will be cut by 30 percent. Dec 28, 2022
Georgians describe their path to American asylum through Mexico Disappointed with stagnation at home, Georgians are increasingly forging an illegal path to the United States. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 23, 2022
Head of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan fiefdom resigns after 27 years Vasif Talibov, “khan” of “Azerbaijan’s North Korea,” has long been accused of exercising his totalitarian impulses. Dec 21, 2022
Uzbekistan: President promises leaner government and more gas Mirziyoyev's pledges come amid a torrid time of power shortages and a slowdown in economic growth. Dec 20, 2022
Amid Uzbekistan’s energy crunch, China enters growing solar sector Central Asia’s most populous country is suffering serious energy shortages. Chinese companies will be part of the solution. Dec 20, 2022
Kazakhstan finally floats state oil firm, revives privatization drive The “People’s IPO” program was conceived over a decade ago to create a class of retail investors in Kazakhstan. Joanna Lillis Dec 20, 2022