China expanding security footprint in Central Asia Uzbekistan strives to improve ability to combat extremism, drug-trafficking and cybercrime. Apr 10, 2024
Turkey strives to cement position as key cog in East-West trade MoU with Azerbaijan, Georgia gives boost to Middle Corridor. Apr 9, 2024
Kazakhstan downplaying Victory Day commemoration Astana doesn’t want to send signals that might be seen as endorsing Russian aggression. Almaz Kumenov Apr 8, 2024
Azerbaijan: Land borders remain sealed for individuals, but not trade Baku now cites terror threat as justification for keeping frontier closed. Apr 5, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: China solidifying economic hold on Bishkek Fear of secondary sanctions prompting Bishkek to cut a major fiscal cord with Russia. Apr 5, 2024
Kazakhstan: Can a black spot on the Caspian Sea be called an oil spill? Satellite imagery doesn’t provide clear answers. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2024
Uzbekistan: Once a gas exporter, now an importer Revenue takes a big hit. China-Central Asia Monitor Apr 2, 2024
Central Asian air quality gets low marks – report Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region. Apr 1, 2024
Colossal floods stun Kazakhstan The irony is that while Kazakhstan routinely struggles with floods in spring, the months that follow often deliver drought. Almaz Kumenov Mar 29, 2024
Kazakhstan: Business group strives to facilitate trade connections with China Customs chief acknowledges discrepancies in bilateral trade statistics. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 27, 2024