Kyrgyzstan
Absent Armenia remains elephant in room as Putin prepares for CIS summit in Kyrgyzstan
Trip abroad is Russian leader’s first since International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest.
Armenia refuses to take part in CIS summit and CSTO military drills in Kyrgyzstan
No shows are more signs of the worsening relations with Russia, Armenia's onetime ally and protector.
Putin heading for Kyrgyzstan, where there’s no fear of arrest
The Russian leader is set for his first trip abroad since the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for him seven months ago.
Kyrgyz strongman Japarov gets power to reverse constitutional court rulings on ‘national moral’ grounds
Critics say populist president constructing highly authoritarian state that apes Putin regime.
Beijing reportedly shelves construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway
Another big blow for ‘CKU’ proponents who have been trying to get the infrastructure project moving for a quarter of a century. Financing said to be a big and unresolved difficulty.
Tajikistan hands control over border airports to armed forces
The airports have lain largely idle since the fall of the Soviet Union.
EBRD projects slowdown in Central Europe, robust growth in Eurasia
High gas prices, China slowdown and shifts in industrial production contribute to slower growth in Central Europe.
PANNIER: Climate change brings neverending energy crisis to Kyrgyzstan
Drought and melted glaciers mean a lack of water for hydro-electricity generation and the last-resort use of more dirty coal to provide power.
PANNIER: How ‘C5+1’ set the stage for a new era in US-Central Asia relations
Focus shifts from security to energy security, renewable energy and transportation infrastructure, while there are no illusions about delivering democracy.
Kyrgyzstan has ‘the balls’ to send Russia parts crucial to making tanks, trade data suggests
Analyst notes Chinese ball bearing exports to Central Asian country are up around 2,550%. Suggests many of the ‘dual-use’ goods are simply passed on to the Russian defence industry.
Masked Turkish intelligence agents accused of abducting businessman in Tajikistan
Koray Vural snatched while on his way to work. Incident follows grabbing of Orhan Inandi in Kyrgyzstan two years ago. Like Inandi, Vural is linked to Gulen movement that denies Ankara’s claims it plotted coup attempt.
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Plight of Kyrgyzstan’s ‘canary in coal mine’ news service Kloop worsens
Internet providers block media outlet’s website as country’s authoritarian populist regime steps up clampdown on free press and civil society.
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Francis Fukuyama says a weakened Russia will present opportunities for Central Asia
While in Almaty for a book launch, US political scientist suggests that if Moscow comes out of Ukraine war diminished, the ‘Stans’ will have room to set their own policies without worrying about the Russian response.
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Latvian exports of sanctioned goods soar to Russia's neighbours
In mechanical and electrical equipment, where Latvian exports to Russia fell by a quarter last year, growth in Kazakhstan, KyrgyzstanArmenia was between five and 12 times.
Kyrgyzstan: Barcelona soccer tie-up raises conflict of interest questions
Investment into costly and potentially lucrative soccer academies has come from figures close to the national leadership.