Turkmenistan
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger
Tajikistan remains a country of concern.
Not even a drop of Amu Darya river reaching Aral Sea, says report
“This is the hardest decision for us. Our priority is the immediate needs of our people,” local lawmaker says, describing how water is so scarce, nothing remains for what’s left of the Aral.
Iran and Russia double down on strategic relations in first presidential meeting
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on October 11 on the sidelines of an international conference in Turkmenistan, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Kyrgyzstan facing growing winter power shortfall as demand growth outpaces investment plans
Though water levels are up at hydropower reservoirs, hot summer was a big drain on electricity reserves as air conditioners were cranked up.
Five Turkic states give nod to common Latin alphabet
Expect to hear some grumbles from the purveyors of Cyrillic in Moscow.
EBRD forecasts robust growth across Central Asia
Remittances, higher wages and greater international tourism interest main drivers in rising GDP, says development bank.
EBRD lowers Emerging Europe growth forecasts amid economic challenges
Development bank expects 2.8% growth across its region of operations in 2024, rising to 3.5% in 2025.
PANNIER: The great mirage that is the TAPI gas pipeline
With great fanfare, construction was for a second time launched in Afghanistan, but you’ll struggle to find any observer who thinks the project is going anywhere fast.
Turkmenistan suffers energy export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal
Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat.
COMMENT: Strengthening Interregional Connectivity: A Path to Prosperity for Central Asia and the Caucasus
Climate change, supply chain disruptions and the digital divide represent significant challenges to global growth. It is more important than ever to create the conditions to address these challenges.
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Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base
German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction.
COMMENT: For Kazakhstan, World Nomad Games were a geopolitical foot-in-the-door
Hosting the spectacular occasion, involving nearly 100 countries, was a big soft power move by a country intent on cooperation with all nations, big and small.
Scholz concludes Central Asia tour in Kazakhstan with summit of six leaders
German companies sign agreements with billions of dollars of business potential.
Afghan warlord Dostum calls for united move to end Taliban rule
Words come days after analyst predicts civil war in which the fundamentalist regime will fall.
Jihadists “in full swing” preparing “new September 11”, warns Afghanistan expert
Political scientist also assesses Taliban regime will fall “relatively soon” in upcoming civil war.
Central Asia is a big winner from the Ukraine war
The outbreak of war has caused devastation in Ukraine and recession in Europe, but Russia has boomed and the spillover effects means Central Asia is enjoying its strongest trade surpluses since independence and is undergoing a manufacturing boom.
COMMENT: What does Azerbaijan’s pivot toward Central Asia mean?
Azerbaijan intends to become a viable bridge between Central Asia and the West.
TEHRAN BLOG: Turkey, Iran and India vie for influence in Central Asia
As the world's attention pivots towards flashpoints in Europe and the Pacific, a new contest for influence is quietly unfolding in the heart of Eurasia.
COMMENT: Problems with the Taliban have bottled up Central Asian trade
The return of the Taliban has been the greatest threat to regional security and has cut Central Asia off from potentially very lucrative markets in South Asia. Diplomatic efforts to normalise relations with the Taliban are going slowly.
Russia doesn’t like growing US economic role in Central Asia, but seems powerless to stop it
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