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
Turkmenistan suffers energy-export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat. David O'Byrne Sep 23, 2024
Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction. Sep 17, 2024
Turkmenistan: Another wrong turn taking Ashgabat into gas-export dead end With swap deal bogging down, Turkey looks for alternatives. David O'Byrne Sep 16, 2024
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan caution citizens to steer clear of Russia Advisories issued in response to tightening of migration rules by Moscow. Sep 11, 2024
Armenia and EU kickstart visa liberalization process EU aiming to “sustain” Yerevan’s reform agenda. Ani Avetisyan Sep 11, 2024
Uzbekistan shuns Russian overtures on closer ties Tashkent steering clear of the Eurasian Economic Union. Sep 10, 2024
Shortage keeping warehousing costs high in Central Asia Storage costs are higher in Tashkent and Almaty than in many EU locations. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 9, 2024
Russia pressing Central Asian states to embrace nuclear power Concerns focus on safe operations in seismic zone. Sep 9, 2024
Russia doesn’t like growing US economic role in Central Asia, but seems powerless to stop it What does Nicaragua have to do with anything? Sep 6, 2024
Armenia sending signals that it wants to back out of a nuclear-energy deal with Russia Yerevan pursuing US option for building new plant. Brawley Benson Sep 5, 2024
Uzbekistan making progress on green-energy power plan New facility will help ensure regular electricity supplies. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 5, 2024
October referendum will decide future of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan President says nuclear power needed to meet growing electricity demand. Almaz Kumenov Sep 4, 2024
No rest for the elite: Central Asian leaders stay busy in August fostering trade Lots of positive words, and even a little action. Aug 30, 2024
Kyrgyzstan coming increasingly under China’s economic thumb Bishkek amassing large trade deficit with Beijing. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 30, 2024
Russia-China gas deal appears to hit the skids China may turn to Turkmenistan for added supplies. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 28, 2024
A small tax on the super-rich could raise big revenue in the Caucasus, Central Asia – report A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term. Aug 26, 2024
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan face scrutiny over possible sanctions-busting No fire, but lots of smoke. Brawley Benson Aug 16, 2024
China changes tariff rules for Kazakh wheat, causing an export halt Beijing’s surprise move exacerbates Kazakh farmers’ projected losses. Almaz Kumenov Aug 14, 2024
Azerbaijan: Operations restart at controversial gold mine Resumption of mining comes as government prepares for COP29. Aug 12, 2024
Central Asian leaders sound optimistic note on expanding regional trade at Astana meeting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking lead in push to break down trade barriers. Aug 9, 2024
Russian border guards gone from Yerevan airport Meanwhile, Moscow disappears Armenian fruits and veggies from Russian store shelves. Ani Avetisyan Aug 8, 2024
