Uzbekistan: Reform drive will soon face critical hump – expert Russian gas dependency poses significant obstacle. Apr 18, 2025
Kazakhstan plans to send delegation to United States for trade talks Tariffs and critical minerals likely on agenda. Apr 18, 2025
Pashinyan’s domestic political challenges deepen Opposition sets differences aside to unify. Apr 17, 2025
Azerbaijan’s energy relations with EU experiencing bout of uncertainty Game of high-stakes poker over natural gas supplies. Apr 17, 2025
Turkmenistan to introduce simplified procedures for obtaining visas New rules seen as part of wider opening to trade opportunities. Apr 16, 2025
China spikes Gazprom gas export plan in Central Asia Russian energy company keeps gushing red ink. Apr 16, 2025
Tajik opposition files international lawsuit accusing government of crimes against humanity Court decision likely years in making. Apr 15, 2025
Georgia: Government seeks control over foreign assistance to non-governmental sector Independent media outlets confronting potential death blow. Irakli Machaidze Apr 15, 2025
Commentary: Turkey attempting to balance carbon interests and green ambitions Ankara’s COP31 hosting bid at crossroads. Ata Turkoglu Apr 14, 2025
Tajikistan: Rogun Dam project going under microscope World Bank’s financing role facing scrutiny. Apr 11, 2025
Central Asian states join World Health Organization effort to eliminate tuberculosis Region also grappling with measles outbreak. Apr 10, 2025
US strikes mineral deals with Uzbekistan – Tashkent report Nuclear energy cooperation also in play. Apr 10, 2025
Central Asia-European Union green energy corridor making progress Feasibility studies in the works. Apr 9, 2025
South Caucasus deemed “low exposure” zone in terms of vulnerability to climate change – UN study Report examines impact of global warming on development in Asia-Pacific region. Apr 9, 2025
China trying to expand role as arms supplier to Central Asia Uzbekistan reportedly considering purchase of Chinese fighters. Apr 8, 2025
Georgian government weaponizes history with aim of banning opposition New parliamentary commission fueling public resentment. Irakli Machaidze Apr 8, 2025
Central Asia-EU summit generates little momentum for expanded European role in region More style than substance. Apr 7, 2025
Measuring impact of US tariffs on Central Asia and South Caucasus Little near-term pain, but lots of uncertainty about future. Apr 7, 2025
Commentary: Russia winning contest over nuclear energy sector and supply chains US and EU have window of opportunity to regain lost ground. Anthony J. Tokarz Apr 4, 2025
Kazakhstan makes bombshell announcement in advance of Central Asia-European Union summit Astana stokes competition for region’s rare earths. Apr 3, 2025
Political power comes at high price for Ivanishvili Billionaire’s net worth taking plunge. Apr 3, 2025
Armenia: Pressure increasing on Pashinyan Prime minister confronting adversity all around. Apr 2, 2025
Poverty rate at risk of rising in Kyrgyzstan, despite economic growth – UN agency Many Kyrgyz citizens are vulnerable to growing food insecurity. Apr 2, 2025
