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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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 Village Suffers Second Exodus
As villagers vote with their feet, life becomes increasingly unsustainable for those left behind.
7 Sep 12
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
Protests Follow Kyrgyz Election Row
Pro-government supporters and opposition activists hold rival demonstrations as tensions rise on eve of parliamentary ballot.
20 Nov 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 Faces More Disappointment in its European Dream
It will be near-impossible to fulfil EU-mandated obligations without a paradigm shift in how the ruling party views its role and place in the country’s history.
25 Jun 22
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
Besieged Mariupol: How I Got Out of Hell
Survivor describes heavy bombing, food shortages and intense loneliness of the siege.
5 May 22
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
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