What’s next for Afghan pilots who escaped to Central Asia?
With Uzbekistan under pressure, those who landed in Termez are being moved to the UAE. Those in Tajikistan are waiting
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Russia turns to East
After spending more than two decades in shadows since the dissolution of Soviet Union, Russia is emerging again on the Asian landscape as a force to reckon with
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan hedge on Afghan refugees
Both countries have been willing to take some Afghan refugees in, but only temporarily
Russia reacts to discrimination against compatriots in Central Asia — Zakharova
Russia keeps track of the cases of discrimination against the Russian-speaking population in Central Asia and has been taking practical steps to prevent such incidents, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news briefing on …
Uzbekistan plans 10 major projects to boost energy security
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy announced on August 17 an update on the ten largest projects in the country’s energy sector, which cover milestones achieved during 2021, and other projects set to complete by year-end. …
Future of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway remains uncertain
It’s now more than a year since Beijing officially opened a new transportation corridor that connects China with Central Asia
Russia, China, and the prospect of US military bases in Central Asia
Following the withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan, Washington is allegedly trying to reestablish a military presence in Central Asia, similar to what it did in the early 2000s. …
Putin and Tokayev discuss situation in Afghanistan
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev held telephone conversations with his colleague from the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The leaders discussed the situation in Afghanistan and its impact on security in Central Asia. …
John Herbst: US and Russia must cooperate in Central Asia and Afghanistan
Washington has a strong interest in maintaining security in Central Asia and not leaving the area to the influence of Beijing and Moscow
Vaccinating Central Asia and the South Caucasus
Vaccine uptake, the latest case surges, and related news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus
Has the Trans-Caspian Pipeline’s time finally arrived?
TCP is intended to transport Central Asia’s vast natural gas resources to European energy markets via the Southern Gas Corridor
Tajikistan shares irrigation water with Kazakhstan
Diverting 315 million cubic meters could help Kazakhstan avoid a summer of drought
America’s Central Asian dilemma
Washington seeks to limit Russian and Chinese influence in the region
New Inland Service Connecting Turkey And Central Asia
A new container and breakbulk shipping line from Marmara to the Caspian Sea, via the Russian inland waterways, saw the completion of its trial voyage at the end of last month, connecting Turkey to the strategically-important region of Central …
Why fining the Canadian owners of a gold mine could hit Kyrgyzstan hard
A Kyrgyz district court last week handed a whopping 3.1 billion US dollars fine to the Kumtor Gold Company
Vaccinations Progress Slowly in Central Asia
Kazakhstan is a regional leader on vaccinations, but that’s not saying terribly much as vaccine rollouts across Asia have proceeded at slow paces relative to Western countries. Meanwhile, as The Diplomat …
Peace, Problems and Perspectives in the Post-war South Caucasus
There are clearly visible challenges of the post-conflict period that need to be overcome
Settling Central Asia’s Borders Is No Easy Task
Shortly after declaring that the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border issues were resolved “100 percent,” the head of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev changed his tune, underscoring the deep difficulties …
Prime ministers of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan launch construction of cooperation center
On the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, near the checkpoints Zhibek Zholy and Gisht Kuprik, the construction of the Central Asia International Center for Trade and Economic Cooperation began today. It was launched by the prime ministers …
World Bank: Georgia’s economy unlikely to recover to pre-COVID levels quickly
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Georgia hard. Mobility restrictions, a sudden halt to international tourist arrivals, and weak external demand drove an estimated economic contraction of 6.2 percent in 2020. The poverty rate increased by an …
