Central Asia

  • Dec 7, 2022
  • 2 min read

Ethereum's success will embolden US green agenda

Ethereum blockchain's switch to a greener mechanism is estimated to have reduced its energy usage by nearly 99%

International
  • Nov 30, 2022
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Central Asian states will be wary of Russian gas offer

Russia has proposed a 'union' with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan that seems to resemble a common market for gas

Russia
  • Nov 10, 2022
  • 7 min read

Tajik 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
  • Nov 2, 2022
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Russia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants

Georgia and Kazakhstan are among several former Soviet states grappling with an unexpected influx of Russians

Russia
  • Sep 20, 2022
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Russian-led bloc seeks end to two regional conflicts

The Collective Security Treaty Organisation is trying to end Azerbaijani-Armenian and Tajik-Kyrgyz border clashes

Central Asia
  • Sep 15, 2022
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Russia will not secure backing at regional bloc summit

The Chinese and Russian presidents are due to meet during a well-attended Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering

Russia
  • Sep 6, 2022
  • 2 min read

Kabul embassy attack demands Russian response

An Islamic State suicide bomber has carried out the first attack on a foreign embassy under Taliban rule

Afghanistan
  • Aug 18, 2022
  • 7 min read

Former Soviet states talk up 'Middle Corridor' route

A freight route via the Caucasus and Central Asia offers an alternative route from China to Europe

Central Asia