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EU sanctions envoy takes on delicate “compliance” issues on visit to Kazakhstan
Given Russian-Kazakh economic integration, Europe cannot hope to stop every illicit shipment from the Central Asian country to Moscow’s war economy, but there are some notable successes.
Kazakhstan: Authorities aren’t joking about prosecuting satirical social media channel
Satirist facing seven-year prison sentence.
Uzbekistan’s Saneg turns flared gas into fuel
By utilising associated gas produced at oilfields rather than flaring it, Saneg is bolstering Uzbekistan's energy supply while tackling emissions.
Pakistan, Bangladesh strengthen ties in post-Hasina era
For much of the 54 years since Bangladesh gained its independence from Pakistan, ties between the two countries have remained strained at best. Now things are starting to look up.
Families of Karabakh Armenian leaders condemn sham trials in Azerbaijan
Trials of Russian-Armenian billionaire Ruben Vardanyan and fellow former Karabakh leaders draw little Western attention despite Azerbaijan’s poor human rights record.
Iran visa-free agreement with Tajikistan goes into effect
Iran and Tajikistan implemented a visa-waiver agreement on February 2 in a boost to the two Persian-speaking countries' relations.
Tajikistan: Personnel reshuffle creates glide path for dynastic transition of power
Will 2025 be the year of a father-son political handoff?
Protesters in rural Georgia aim to sap the security forces’ strength
Even small regional demonstrations may prove crucial in preventing police reinforcements being sent to Tbilisi.
Tbilisi actors breathe new life into Georgia’s resistance movement
The Vaso Abashidze Theatre in Tbilisi staged a powerful protest performance on the 57th consecutive day of Georgia’s anti-government, pro-EU protests.
India’s doubts over TAPI Pipeline persist amid security and geopolitical concerns
The TAPI pipeline project, upon completion, will span 1,814 kilometres, beginning at the Galkynysh Gas Field in Turkmenistan, the world’s second-largest natural gas reserve
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New US strategic partnership could be revolutionary for Armenia
As the world awaits the start of Trump’s new term, Armenia has secured a significant win in its realignment towards the West.
A tale of two Tajikistans: the macro and micro realities
Economic statistics do not accurately reflect on-the-ground reality for a large number of Tajiks.
Mongolia revives traditional "Ghengis Khan" script bichig
13th century writing system created specifically for Mongolian language to appear alongside Cyrillic in official documents.
Georgians still resisting: the view from Rustaveli
The next few days could be critical, as Georgian Dream looks set on upping the level of police repression and protesters gear up for a renewed wave of high intensity, engaged resistance.
Georgia’s once vibrant theatres fall silent
Actors, comedians and theatre workers are on strike in solidarity with activists arrested during the ongoing wave of protests in Georgia.
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Abkhazia in deep crisis
With Abkhaz society dead-set against a controversial investment law and the statelet's patron Russia seemingly insistent on it passing, it’s unclear what possible way there is out of the crisis.
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