Tajikistan
New law tightens state control in Kyrgyzstan
A new 'foreign agents' bill was signed into law in Kyrgyzstan and could threaten the activities of civil society groups
KyrgyzstanWar 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
ChinaEurasian re-exports offer Russia only mild relief
Russia is obtaining grey and sanctioned goods via three Eurasian Economic Union members not subject to sanctions
RussiaTajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are in relatively good shape, in large part because Russia continues to import their labour
KyrgyzstanTajikistan remains suspicious of Afghan government
Tajikistan still refuses to engage with Taliban-run Kabul even though its neighbours are happy to do so
TajikistanRussia cannot expect Central Asian backing for war
Despite close ties with Moscow, Central Asian states, especially the two largest, have not fallen in line on the war
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