Economy
Tajiks Try to Revive Silk Trade
Calls for Caution Over Armenian Growth Figures
Economy showing strong recovery from last year’s poor performance, but experts say it’s too early to know whether it will be sustained.
Winds of Change on Kazak-Kyrgyz Border
Kazakstan may be less jumpy about security in its smaller neighbour, but new customs arrangements could mean lax procedures are a thing of the past.
Common Market to Transform Kazakstan
Agreeing customs arrangements with Russia and Belarus just the first step towards greater economic viability.
Georgia's Neighbours Eye Plan to Sell Key Pipeline
Many Georgians oppose possible gas pipeline sale to Russia, while Armenia fears consequence if Azerbaijan buys stake in this key supply route.
Oil Smuggling Allegations Widen Baghdad-Erbil Rift
KRG tightens checks but dismisses Baghdad’s demand for probe into claims of oil smuggling to Iran.
Turkmenistan's Dubious Harvest Claims
Officials report high grain production but farmers say that is impossible given the current state of agriculture.