Uzbekistan’s referendum: a step towards a ‘social state’ or a power grab by Mirziyoyev?
Uzbekistan is preparing to hold a referendum on a new constitution that could extend the rule of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev until 2040. The vote, scheduled...
Regional cooperation is key to unlocking Central Asia’s economic potential
Central Asia, a region of enormous untapped potential, stands at the precipice of a new era of economic growth and development. As global markets continue...
Kazakhstan sues oil group for $5.1bn over environmental damage
Kazakhstan has filed a lawsuit against a consortium of oil companies for about $5.1bn (£3.7bn) in environmental fines over the Kashagan oil field, one of...
Five lessons from Blinken’s Central Asia visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has concluded his first visit to Central Asia, where he met with leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other former...
Turkmenistan seeks private investment in gas sector
Turkmenistan, a Central Asian country with vast reserves of natural gas, has announced a new policy to attract private investors to its energy sector for...
Exploring Central Asian cuisine: from traditional dishes to modern Fusion
Central Asia boasts a rich culinary history that has evolved over centuries. With influences from the nomadic lifestyles, agricultural traditions, and cultural exchanges that have...
Tajikistan’s eco-tourism boom: discovering the Fann Mountains
Tajikistan, a small yet captivating country in Central Asia, is gaining recognition as an eco-tourism destination. Boasting a diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage, Tajikistan...
Kyrgyzstan considers entering the Eurobond market
Following the debut placement of the sovereign bonds of Tajikistan in 2017 and the successful issues of Uzbekistan’s sovereign and sovereign-owned corporate bonds in 2019–2020,...
In the developing world, the true cost of Covid may never be known
Just how many lives have we lost to Covid-19? In large parts of the world, that is a question to which we may never get...
As the U.S finally leaves Afghanistan, China could fill the vacuum
As the last American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, Taliban militants continue to make gains. The insurgents have escalated their offensive against government forces this...