Kazak President Recycles Prime Minister
Ex-premier Karim Masimov seen as loyal to the president, and as someone who can help refocus on China amid Russia worries.
11 Apr 14
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Eurasian Worries in Kazakstan
Opponents of new regional grouping fear the effects of committing to Russian-dominated economic regulation.
17 Oct 14
Turkey and Central Asia’s Growing Partnership
Erdoğan’s win marks continuity in Turkish economic and political engagement with the region.
8 Jun 23
Armenian Sell-Off Crisis
Ambitious bid by little-known company to buy electricity distribution grid faltering, after major foreign stakeholder pulls out of deal.
17 Oct 02
Armenian Village Suffers Second Exodus
As villagers vote with their feet, life becomes increasingly unsustainable for those left behind.
7 Sep 12
Heads Roll in Azerbaijan
Failed comeback by leading opposition politician Rasul Guliyev ends with several government ministers sacked.
20 Oct 05
Georgian Tourism Struggles to Recover
Once a key economic driver, the sector has been hard hit by Covid-19 and political turbulence.
14 Sep 21
Georgia Still Has Options, Ten Years after the August War
Even a decade later, Tbilisi and its allies can strengthen their deterrence and resilience.
7 Nov 18
The Road to Freedom from Occupied Kherson
Desperate civilians are taking any opportunity to leave, cramming into private cars or extortionate fees to get through checkpoints.
21 Apr 22
Moldova: Gagauz Language Lags Behind Russian
Numbers of speakers in the country’s autonomous region of Gagauzia are dwindling.
17 Jul 23
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