Turkmenistan: O debt, where is thy sting? The president makes an unprecedented admission: Turkmenistan is deep in the red. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 16, 2021
Tajikistan: Gas prices shoot up over causes uncertain Media have speculated that a clampdown on smuggling may be the cause. Mar 16, 2021
Uzbekistan: Shuttle traders say China strangling access Travel to China has grown harder in recent years, a period coinciding with Beijing’s crackdown on Muslims. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Mar 15, 2021
Turkmenistan: A ban on all news, ye who enter here Banned news channels, banned cartoons, and a food crisis on the horizon. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 9, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Ballet troupe walkout shines light on culture underspending Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point. Chris Rickleton Mar 9, 2021
Pro-Azerbaijan American urges Armenia to close nuclear plant Another prestigious Western journal publishes the author without declaring her conflicts of interest. Mar 9, 2021
Not all roads lead to Georgia Last year’s war between Armenia and Azerbaijan could shake up trans-Caucasus trade, which has been dominated by Georgia for decades. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 8, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities worry over fuel, food cost rises The government has limited fuel exports, citing the need to stabilize prices. Chris Rickleton Mar 5, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Waiting and loathing on the Chinese border It can take four days to get to the front of the line at this bitterly cold pass almost two miles high. Danil Usmanov Mar 4, 2021
Kazakhstan: Exporters lose money to China anti-coronavirus regime Kazakh officials say the Chinese are breaking their legal commitments. Almaz Kumenov Mar 4, 2021
Tajikistan: Facebook bends to tax demands The Silicon Valley company will have to report quarterly and pay an 18 percent sales tax. Mar 3, 2021
Analysis | Central Asia bond review Despite the COVID crunch, Uzbekistan’s borrowing has blossomed. Tajikistan appears headed for trouble. Maximilian Hess Mar 3, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: What did Japarov get in Russia? A lot of goodwill, but not much else for the time being. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
Kazakhstan: New large oil field discovered in Caspian region Officials say it is the largest find in Mangystau province since Kazakhstan gained independence. Almaz Kumenov Feb 26, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Kumtor’s fate uncertain once more The mine used to be President Japarov's cause célèbre, but these days he has to be more pragmatic. Chris Rickleton Feb 25, 2021
Georgia’s restaurants fight back against the lockdown The industry has been crippled. And with meager government aid, some have threatened civil disobedience. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 24, 2021
Turkmenistan: Berdy, it’s cold outside The president's sudden buck-passing to specialists is a little anxiety-inducing, since it may indicate something is wrong. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 23, 2021
Kazakhstan: Workers increasingly resorting to strikes, and succeeding Dialogue is preferred to confrontation, although salary imbalances are still strong. Almaz Kumenov Feb 23, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Perplexity reigns as corrupt ex-customs boss is arrested anew This time Matraimov is facing money-laundering charges. Feb 19, 2021
Event | An update on Armenia’s anti-corruption initiative Widespread corruption over the past two decades arguably contributed to Armenia’s defeat in its recent war with Azerbaijan. Feb 18, 2021
Kazakhstan: Government allowing shady banking minnows to wither The goal is to allow mid-ranking players to compete with the giants. Almaz Kumenov Feb 17, 2021
Turkmenistan: Herald the son’s rise The dauphin of Turkmenistan has valuable new purse-monitoring duties. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 16, 2021
A brewing Islamic scandal in Kyrgyzstan The mufti is accused of misusing funds. He says this is all a plot to remove him. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 15, 2021
Hotel construction near Kazakhstan’s sugar castles appalls eco-activists Official promises to meet environmentalists halfway have proven disappointing. Almaz Kumenov Feb 12, 2021
Russia using crisis in Tajikistan to advance EAEU agenda? Dushanbe is desperate to resume flights to Russian cities. Feb 12, 2021
