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
Officials, experts seek to calm Georgians' Black Sea safety fears Environmental authorities have intensified water monitoring amid concerns about the wider effects of the Kakhovka dam collapse. Nini Gabritchidze Jul 17, 2023
Kazakhstan sets reform agenda for Shanghai Cooperation Organization A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 14, 2023
Nagorno-Karabakh authorities warn of "critical" situation as Azerbaijan bans Red Cross vehicles Red Cross vehicles had been the only ones granted access to the road connecting Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. Lilit Shahverdyan Jul 13, 2023
The new cities of Central Asia As urbanization continues apace, ever more high population-density centers have to be built. Jul 13, 2023
BP Azerbaijan to produce gas from new reservoirs next year The deep well BP started drilling in its ACG oil field has found reservoirs of gas that could be available for export to Europe. David O'Byrne Jul 11, 2023
Central Asia: China to school Kyrgyz security officers on crackdown tactics A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 7, 2023
Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus A less than convincing show of unity at the summit. Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
Central Asia: Regional leaders strive to limit the fallout of the Prigozhin uprising in Russia Our weekly update on Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 30, 2023
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan harmonize efforts on route bypassing Russia While coordination will help reduce delivery times from goods coming from China, investment is also needed in new infrastructure. Almaz Kumenov Jun 28, 2023
Uzbekistan: Parallel imports ensure flow of Chevrolets to Russia The latest Uzbek-assembled vehicle to grace Russian showrooms is the Damas minivan. Jun 28, 2023
EU sanctions target Uzbekistan-based companies The same companies have been targeted by U.S. sanctions. Jun 26, 2023
Central Asia: China opens “super” monitoring station on Tajik-Afghan border Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 23, 2023
Azerbaijan starts installing first major solar power plant The 230 MW Garadagh Solar Power Plant will be commissioned later this year, but questions over Baku's long term renewables strategy remain unanswered. David O'Byrne Jun 23, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: As Russia’s appeal fades for laborers, British farms call Labor shortages caused by Brexit have lead to a surge in worker quotas. Yan Matusevich Jun 22, 2023
Turkmenistan-Iran-Azerbaijan gas swaps surge Iran is increasing pipeline capacity to boost swaps further as Azerbaijan warns it won't help fund any pipelines to transit Turkmen gas to Europe. David O'Byrne Jun 20, 2023
Turkmenistan: Birthday boy The official opening of Arkadag, a new city willed into existence by the former president, is the crowning feature of a grand personality cult. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 20, 2023
Uzbekistan reaches deal to buy gas from Russia The 2.8 billion cubic meters of gas delivered over the coming year should help avoid the chronic shortages experienced last winter. Jun 19, 2023