Russia's Aims in Central Asia
Regional cooperation revolves around the Eurasia Economic Union.
28 Mar 17
Economy
Tajikistan’s Frozen Banking System
Officials blame falling remittances but have failed to implement serious reforms.
14 Dec 16
Kazaks and Kyrgyz Struggle With Eurasian Integration
Neighbour states are not finding their new trade relations easy going.
29 Sep 16
Afghanistan's Declining Handicrafts Sector
Women say that market has been in free fall since international exit two years ago.
13 Apr 16
Economic Crisis Shakes Kazakstan's Macho Culture
Mental health professionals report unprecedented surge of men seeking help.
12 Apr 16
Cuba's Private Sector Anticipates Tourism Boom
Landlords plan to benefit from excepted surge in holidaymakers.
19 Mar 16
Taleban Threat May Tempt Turkmenistan Out of Isolation
Many border areas are either lawless or controlled by militants, raising the prospect of destabilisation.
19 Feb 16
Shifting Energy Politics in the Caucasus
Tehran’s re-entry into the gas market is changing the status quo.
5 Feb 16
Azerbaijanis Struggle After Currency Devaluation
Amid falling oil prices, Baku has abandoned the manat´s peg to the dollar and let the manat tumble.
18 Jan 16
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