Tajikistan

  • Oct 23
  • 7 min read

Succession plans in Tajikistan may face rising risks

President Emomali Rahmon’s eldest son Rustam is well-placed to succeed his father as leader in the future

Tajikistan
  • Aug 28
  • 7 min read

Sanctions evasion across Central Asia will continue

The West is applying rising pressure on Central Asian countries to stem the flow of sanctioned goods into Russia

Russia
  • Aug 13
  • 8 min read

Ukraine war fuelling economic growth in Central Asia

Structural changes in the Russian economy have generated robust economic growth in Central Asia

Central Asia
  • Apr 10
  • 7 min read

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

Kyrgyzstan
  • Oct 11, 2023
  • 7 min read

War in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia

Changes in Russia caused by its invasion of Ukraine are reshaping the economies of Central Asia

Central Asia
  • May 26, 2023
  • 8 min read

China-Central Asia relations will deepen

China’s first in-person hosting of five Central Asian leaders will build its regional economic and geopolitical presence

China
  • Jan 25, 2023
  • 8 min read

Eurasian re-exports offer Russia only mild relief

Russia is obtaining grey and sanctioned goods via three Eurasian Economic Union members not subject to sanctions

Russia