Central Asian states easing trade barriers: Agreements mark baby steps toward formation of a free-trade zone.
eurasianet.org/central-asian-states-easing-trade-barriers
Georgia: Entrepreneurs starry-eyed over EU accession prospects, fear government is botching bid
eurasianet.org/georgia-entrepreneurs-starry-eyed-over-eu-accession-prospects-fear-government-is-botching-bid
China taking preventative measures to head off US secondary-sanction threat: Russia’s economy is feeling squeezed.
eurasianet.org/china-taking-preventative-measures-to-head-off-us-secondary-sanction-threat
Departure of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh an outgrowth of strong ties between Baku and Moscow – Aliyev
eurasianet.org/departure-of-russian-peacekeepers-from-karabakh-an-outgrowth-of-strong-ties-between-baku-and-moscow
Kazakhstan grappling with a fresh wave of flooding: Government vows to rebuild and compensate for lost property.
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-grappling-with-a-fresh-wave-of-flooding
Territorial handover stokes protests in Armenia, celebrations in Azerbaijan: Armenian concession aims to hasten border delimitation and finalization of peace ...
eurasianet.org/territorial-handover-stokes-protests-in-armenia-celebrations-in-azerbaijan
Growth rates set to slow in Caucasus and Central Asia – World Bank: Regional economies experiencing “multiple headwinds.”
eurasianet.org/growth-rates-set-to-slow-in-caucasus-and-central-asia-world-bank
Armenia and Azerbaijan battle it out in the international legal arena: Armenians reluctant to give up on seeking historical justice.
eurasianet.org/armenia-and-azerbaijan-battle-it-out-in-the-international-legal-arena
TikTok is deemed harmful to kids’ health in Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek beats the US in banning the social media channel.
eurasianet.org/tiktok-is-deemed-harmful-to-kids-health-in-kyrgyzstan
Perspectives: Providing a long-term remedy to Ukraine’s munitions woes: The Bucharest Nine group of states should be empowered to lead.
eurasianet.org/perspectives-providing-a-long-term-remedy-to-ukraines-munitions-woes
Tajikistan striving to convince the world that it can contain terrorism: Dushanbe’s strategy ignores underlying sources of radicalization.
eurasianet.org/tajikistan-striving-to-convince-the-world-that-it-can-contain-terrorism
Central Asia: Welcome to the ‘opportunity zone’: The Great Game’s got a new name.
eurasianet.org/central-asia-welcome-to-the-opportunity-zone
Kyrgyzstan: The sun sets on the Soros Foundation in Bishkek: The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure.
eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstan-the-sun-sets-on-the-soros-foundation-in-bishkek
Kazakhstan toughens domestic violence laws: Brutal assault caught on camera prompts changes.
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-toughens-domestic-violence-laws
US to help Armenia modernize its military: Trying not to rattle the bear’s cage too much.
eurasianet.org/us-to-help-armenia-modernize-its-military
Caucasus: Transit trade ambitions compound challenges of containing pollution: Will rising prosperity have life-expectancy downside?
eurasianet.org/caucasus-transit-trade-ambitions-compound-challenges-of-containing-pollution
Azerbaijan looks to Italy for political backing in Karabakh peace process: Italy prioritizes economics over rights abuses.
eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-looks-to-italy-for-political-backing-in-karabakh-peace-process
Central Asia is a bastion of “consolidated” authoritarianism – report: Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices.
eurasianet.org/central-asia-is-a-bastion-of-consolidated-authoritarianism-report
Russian-style authoritarianism making gains in the Caucasus – rights watchdog: Georgia on road to creating “semi-consolidated authoritarian regime.”
eurasianet.org/russian-style-authoritarianism-making-gains-in-the-caucasus-rights-watchdog
Central Asian states have a coal dependency problem – report: Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum.
eurasianet.org/central-asian-states-have-a-coal-dependency-problem-report
Anti-migration wave hits Central Asian guest workers following Moscow terrorism attack
eurasianet.org/anti-migration-wave-hits-central-asian-guest-workers-following-moscow-terrorism-attack
China expanding security footprint in Central Asia: Uzbekistan strives to improve ability to combat extremism, drug-trafficking and cybercrime.
eurasianet.org/china-expanding-security-footprint-in-central-asia
Kazakhstan: New history of Kazakh peoples strives to dispel historical misconceptions
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-new-history-of-kazakh-peoples-strives-to-dispel-historical-misconceptions
Turkey strives to cement position as key cog in East-West trade: MoU with Azerbaijan, Georgia gives boost to Middle Corridor.
eurasianet.org/turkey-strives-to-cement-position-as-key-cog-in-east-west-trade
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan: Bridging the water gap: Growing bilateral ties raise hopes for trans-Caspian trade route.
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-and-azerbaijan-bridging-the-water-gap
Kazakhstan downplaying Victory Day commemoration: Astana doesn’t want to send signals that might be seen as endorsing Russian aggression.
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-downplaying-victory-day-commemoration
Perspectives: Unpacking the Georgian government’s understanding of “pseudo-liberal ideology”
eurasianet.org/perspectives-unpacking-the-georgian-governments-understanding-of-pseudo-liberal-ideology
European Union, United States woo Armenia with economic assistance package: Support is designed to encourage Armenia’s “resilience.”
eurasianet.org/european-union-united-states-woo-armenia-with-economic-assistance-package
Azerbaijan: Land borders remain sealed for individuals, but not trade: Trucks cross the Russian-Azeri border. (Photo: gov.ru)
eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-land-borders-remain-sealed-for-individuals-but-not-trade
Perspectives: Officials in Turkmenistan make questionable choices when moral policing
eurasianet.org/perspectives-officials-in-turkmenistan-make-questionable-choices-when-moral-policing
Kyrgyzstan: China solidifying economic hold on Bishkek: Fear of secondary sanctions prompting Bishkek to cut a major fiscal cord with Russia.
eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstan-china-solidifying-economic-hold-on-bishkek
Perspectives: Iran adapting to altered geopolitical landscape in South Caucasus: The Israel factor looms large for Tehran.
eurasianet.org/perspectives-iran-adapting-to-altered-geopolitical-landscape-in-south-caucasus
Quick Glance: Escalation in the Middle East: Iran's Retaliation Threat to Israel After Commanders' Deaths
- An airstrike on Damascus on Monday triggers extensive fears of escalation between Israel and Hamas.
- The strikes on the Syrian capital fuel concerns of a direct confrontation between Iran and Israel.
- Israel targets Iranian allies to create deterrence, as experts suggest both sides aim to avoid a full-blown conflict.
- Iran threatens countermeasures against Israel, while Israel maintains silence, emphasizing the unattainability of its goals.
Georgia: Government throws caution to the wind, reintroduces foreign agents bill: A showdown looms with EU accession hopes at stake.
eurasianet.org/georgia-government-throws-caution-to-the-wind-reintroduces-foreign-agents-bill
Perspectives | The declining fortunes of Central Asia coverage: In his last bit of writing for Eurasianet, departing Central Asia editor Peter Leonard reflects ...
eurasianet.org/perspectives-the-declining-fortunes-of-central-asia-coverage
Quick Glance: Summary: Challenges of Central Asia Coverage
- The decline in coverage of Central Asia is examined critically.
- Previous times saw a greater media interest in the region.
- Western media outlets have reduced their presence in Central Asia.
- The importance of quality journalism for diplomacy and development is emphasized.
Kazakhstan: Can a black spot on the Caspian Sea be called an oil spill?: Satellite imagery doesn’t provide clear answers.
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-can-a-black-spot-on-the-caspian-sea-be-called-an-oil-spill
Pashinyan puts kibosh on Karabakh government-in-exile: Fears Karabakh Armenian leadership could become Moscow’s tool.
eurasianet.org/pashinyan-puts-kibosh-on-karabakh-government-in-exile
Uzbekistan: Once a gas exporter, now an importer: Revenue takes a big hit.
eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-once-a-gas-exporter-now-an-importer
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project: Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy?
eurasianet.org/unexplained-spill-fuels-concern-about-afghan-canal-project
Central Asian air quality gets low marks – report: Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region.
eurasianet.org/central-asian-air-quality-gets-low-marks-report
Georgia: Politics and sports aren’t mixing well: Georgians just want to celebrate on-field success.
eurasianet.org/georgia-politics-and-sports-arent-mixing-well
Moscow attack signals broadening footprint of ISKP’s Central Asia contingent: If it is definitively determined that the Crocus City Hall atrocity was carried out ...
eurasianet.org/moscow-attack-signals-broadening-footprint-of-iskps-central-asia-contingent
Colossal floods stun Kazakhstan: Vast floods in Kazakhstan have destroyed villages and carried away livestock. Social media is filled with images of people ...
eurasianet.org/colossal-floods-stun-kazakhstan
For Russia, the pen seems as mighty as the drone in Ukraine: Captive journalists treated as dangerous political dissidents in violation of Geneva Convention.
eurasianet.org/for-russia-the-pen-seems-as-mighty-as-the-drone-in-ukraine
Tajikistan: Education collapse shattering dreams: Teachers in Tajikistan have fled the profession, and the country, in droves. The result is a hollowed-out ...
eurasianet.org/tajikistan-education-collapse-shattering-dreams
Kazakhstan: Business group strives to facilitate trade connections with China: Customs chief acknowledges discrepancies in bilateral trade statistics.
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-business-group-strives-to-facilitate-trade-connections-with-china
Armenia: Government grappling with border delimitation dilemma: No date set for territory handover.
eurasianet.org/armenia-government-grappling-with-border-delimitation-dilemma
Kyrgyzstan: Fallen kingmaker Matraimov deported from Azerbaijan: In a dramatic turn of events, corrupt and once-powerful former customs official Rayimbek ...
eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstan-fallen-kingmaker-matraimov-deported-from-azerbaijan
Perspectives: Alexei Navalny’s legacy rooted firmly in intelligentsia traditions: The martyr’s rule begins.
eurasianet.org/perspectives-alexei-navalnys-legacy-rooted-firmly-in-intelligentsia-traditions
Turkmenistan: EuroTrip: European officials will be paying numerous visits to Turkmenistan this year in the hope of boosting trade and advancing the energy ...
eurasianet.org/turkmenistan-eurotrip
Georgia: Government seeks to codify discrimination against LGBTQ community: Pursuing Russian-style changes to constitution.
eurasianet.org/georgia-government-seeks-to-codify-discrimination-against-lgbtq-community
Tajik diaspora in Russia living in terror following Crocus City massacre: In the days since the mass killing at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow ...
eurasianet.org/tajik-diaspora-in-russia-living-in-terror-following-crocus-city-massacre
Quick Glance: Tajik Diaspora in Russia Grapples with Fear Post Crocus City Tragedy
- In the aftermath of the mass shooting at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants throughout Russia have faced threats, verbal abuse, and increased harassment from law enforcement.
- Mounting panic is not limited to Tajiks, but extends to other Central Asian expatriate communities, concerned about potential long-term discrimination sparked by anger over an attack that claimed over 140 lives.
- Atovullo, a 35-year-old Tajik resident of Moscow, was summarily evicted by his landlord without explanation following the Crocus attack, attributed to a group of Tajik gunmen. Finding housing has always been a challenge for non-European individuals in Moscow, a situation exacerbated by recent events.
- Official figures suggest around 1.3 million Tajiks live in Russia, but this may be an undercount as some migrant laborers are not included in official data. Tajiks do not require visas to enter Russia, making seasonal work common. The increasing number of Tajiks obtaining Russian citizenship further complicates the situation.
Kyrgyzstan claims to have thwarted major assassination plot: An official in Kyrgyzstan’s presidential administration has said that the corrupt and once-powerful ...
eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstan-claims-to-have-thwarted-major-assassination-plot
Uzbekistan: “Tashkent mafia chieftain” gets six years in prison: A court in Uzbekistan has sentenced Salim Abduvaliyev, a businessman once described in a U.S ...
eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-tashkent-mafia-chieftain-gets-six-years-in-prison
Baku-Tbilisi rail route gets a facelift: Moderization enabling five-fold increase in EU-bound freight.
eurasianet.org/baku-tbilisi-rail-route-gets-a-facelift
Kazakhstan: How a tabloid talk show made the case for domestic violence: A tabloid talk show in Kazakhstan horrified its viewers by tricking a guest into trying ...
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-how-a-tabloid-talk-show-made-the-case-for-domestic-violence
Kazakhstan on a stable growth path with potential pitfalls ahead – report: World Bank urges reforms to foster better living standards.
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-on-a-stable-growth-path-with-potential-pitfalls-ahead-report
UNESCO says Uzbekistan broke promises over Bukhara development: UNESCO says that Uzbekistan's government has broken its promises not to push ahead with ...
eurasianet.org/unesco-says-uzbekistan-broke-promises-over-bukhara-development
Caspian energy roundup: Baku prospects for investment to realize energy-export plans
eurasianet.org/caspian-energy-roundup-baku-prospects-for-investment-to-realize-energy-export-plans
Kazakhstan: Light punishment for ex-president’s nephew sparks anger: A nephew of Kazakhstan's former president has received a light sentence for his apparent ...
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-light-punishment-for-ex-presidents-nephew-sparks-anger
The risk of more conflict is a top concern in the Caucasus – report: Georgians worry Putin might go nuclear.
eurasianet.org/the-risk-of-more-conflict-is-a-top-concern-in-the-caucasus-report
Kyrgyzstan: Reshuffle at news outlet offers fresh hints of media scene decline: A storied news outlet in Kyrgyzstan has changed hands while under investigation ...
eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstan-reshuffle-at-news-outlet-offers-fresh-hints-of-media-scene-decline
Armenia scouts path toward EU accession: Public trust of Armenians toward Russia cratering.
eurasianet.org/armenia-scouts-path-toward-eu-accession
Kazakhstan: Ex-police officers convicted for Bloody January torture: A court in Kazakhstan has convicted three former police officers on charges of committing ...
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-ex-police-officers-convicted-for-bloody-january-torture
Turkmenistan: Election bias: Russia's presidential election has, some observers note, produced a Turkmenistan-style outcome, including in Turkmenistan itself ...
eurasianet.org/turkmenistan-election-bias
Armenian PM signals willingness to make territorial concessions to facilitate border deal
eurasianet.org/armenian-pm-signals-willingness-to-make-territorial-concessions-to-facilitate-border-deal
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party: President Vladimir Putin performed strongly in the elections in most of Central Asia ...
eurasianet.org/putin-wins-big-in-central-asia-but-kazakhstan-spoils-party
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan: Positive sum > zero sum.
eurasianet.org/central-asian-states-giving-early-thumbs-up-to-us-facilitated-integration-plan
Kazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials: Kazakhstan is poised to move to classic jury trials, where the jurors adopt verdicts without the direct ...
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-moves-to-adopt-classic-jury-trials
Quick Glance: James Crumbley Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
- James Crumbley, father of a Michigan school shooter, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Thursday.
- He was accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to address acute signs of his mental turmoil.
- The jury verdict means that James Crumbley has joined Jennifer Crumbley as a cause of the killing of four students at Oxford High School in 2021, even without pulling the trigger.
- Defense attorney Mariell Lehman stated that James Crumbley is deeply affected by the events at the school. He could potentially face a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity: A new way of promoting rule of law.
eurasianet.org/united-states-launches-initiative-to-foster-central-asian-connectivity
Azerbaijan: Qarabag conquering UEFA: Magical results in one of Europe’s premier football tournaments.
eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-qarabag-conquering-uefa
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament adopts contentious foreign agents law without debate: Without stopping for debate, lawmakers in Kyrgyzstan hastily gave their third and ...
eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstan-parliament-adopts-contentious-foreign-agents-law-without-debate
Tajikistan: Authorities struggling, and failing, to provide power to households: Tajikistan is enduring its worst electricity shortages in years ...
eurasianet.org/tajikistan-authorities-struggling-and-failing-to-provide-power-to-households
Kyrgyzstan: President withdraws restrictive media law: Kyrgyzstan’s president has withdrawn a contentious draft bill that has sparked criticism over its ...
eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstan-president-withdraws-restrictive-media-law
Kazakhstan boosting freight rail links to Russia, China: A screenshot of a presentation delivered when Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inaugurated his ...
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-boosting-freight-rail-links-to-russia-china
Armenia: Pressing ahead with a dry port concept: Too early to tell whether Yerevan is chasing a cash cow or unicorn.
eurasianet.org/armenia-pressing-ahead-with-a-dry-port-concept
Azerbaijan: Shrugging off criticism over media arrests: Baku forcing the West to make a clear choice.
eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-shrugging-off-criticism-over-media-arrests
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Uzbekistan, China eye joint uranium exploration: Uzbekistan is setting its sights on doubling uranium production by 2030 through tie-ups with China and France
eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-china-eye-joint-uranium-exploration
Georgia: Foreign investors losing interest: FDI takes a substantial dip in 2023.
eurasianet.org/georgia-foreign-investors-losing-interest
Turkmenistan: Water worry: Turkmenistan is gently pressing Afghanistan to consider its neighbors' interests as it pushes ahead with its ambitious Qosh-Tepa ...
eurasianet.org/turkmenistan-water-worry
FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing: Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced.
eurasianet.org/fdi-flow-from-china-to-eurasia-is-ebbing
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