Central Asia
Georgia will keep exporting sanctioned cars
Georgia has increased exports of cars to Central Asian states after direct sales of cars to Russia were banned
GeorgiaRussia’s influence in Central Asia will wane
Moscow is seeking close ties with Central Asian states that it considers to be within its sphere of influence
Central AsiaWar in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia
Changes in Russia caused by its invasion of Ukraine are reshaping the economies of Central Asia
Central AsiaChina-Central Asia relations will deepen
China’s first in-person hosting of five Central Asian leaders will build its regional economic and geopolitical presence
ChinaRussia and Central Asian states will cooperate on gas
As Russia’s gas export revenues fall, Central Asia could provide an alternative for filling state coffers
RussiaTurkmen gas plans will balance China and Russia
Turkmenistan hopes the long-delayed Line D gas pipeline will boost exports to China without upsetting ties with Russia
TurkmenistanTajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are in relatively good shape, in large part because Russia continues to import their labour
Kyrgyzstan
