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
Azerbaijan: State-controlled media predicts both Armenia and EU will get burned by warming bilateral ties An element of bitterness fuels media criticisms. Aug 7, 2024
Tajikistan: Trade turnover increases, featuring a yawning deficit Precious metals and minerals are main export items. Aug 7, 2024
Georgian economy ready to compete in the EU – report Tbilisi’s geopolitical pivot injects uncertainty into export growth prospects. Brawley Benson Aug 6, 2024
Armenians and Israeli settlers clash over land parcel in Old City Jerusalem Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter threatened by real estate dispute. Ella Chakarian Aug 2, 2024
Uzbekistan going all out to promote itself as a tourist destination Government intent on making a digitalization drive. Ekaterina Venkina Aug 1, 2024
International Arbitration Court rules in favor of Georgian government on port development case Full-speed ahead for Chinese consortium to construct Anaklia facility. Brawley Benson Jul 30, 2024
Perspectives: Understanding how patronage networks function in Central Asia Non-state patronage systems continue to fill services gaps, helping to contain discontent. Morgan Y. Liu Jul 26, 2024
Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process: So close, yet so far Several significant issues remain in way of a deal. Jul 25, 2024
Kazakhstan: Plan to boost agricultural output overlooks farm workers The agro-sector is hemorrhaging laborers. Aiman Zhusupova Jul 25, 2024
Tajikistan: World Bank report voices concern about influence of state-connected companies on economy Many state-connected companies are losing money, hindering market development. Jul 24, 2024
EU deepens engagement with Armenia, offering prospect of visa-free travel Negotiations likely to take years. Ani Avetisyan Jul 23, 2024
High-polluting cars rule the roads in Kazakhstan Activist asserts government measure to help environment actually exacerbates air pollution. Almaz Kumenov Jul 22, 2024
