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A comprehensive overview of the regional energy sector.

But are the impoverished being undercounted?

Almost two-thirds of Kazakhs now live in urban areas.

Kyrgyz bank is latest entity to join US sanctions list.

Yerevan makes modest tweaks in negotiating stance.

Inflation fueling changes in dietary patterns.

Giving used-car salesmen a bad name.

Astana wants to build a cluster of nuclear power plants.

Trade balance heavily favors Beijing.

Solar panels galore.

Decline will be felt more in Caucasus than in Central Asia.

Baku reveals ban on USAID activity in country.

Kazakh officials aim to revive fisheries, promote ecotourism.

Hopes rise for fast repeal of Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions.

Mining and energy companies leading the way for Tashkent.

Concern growing that Georgian Dream’s political course will have bad economic consequences.

Presidential decree calls for streamlined customs procedures.

It is now the law of the land to seek EU integration.

Settling borders opens way for “the well-being of nations.”

Economic statistics do not accurately reflect on-the-ground reality for a large number of Tajiks.

Project moving forward under yellow signal.

The latest episode of The Eurasian Climate Brief delves into the complex narratives and challenges that will define the future of climate action across Eurasia and beyond.

Astana trying to remain above the fray, staying strictly neutral.

US places Ivanishvili on sanctions list.

IFIs bet on the megaproject despite financial and environmental warning signs.