Tajikistan
CIS economies will grow faster than expected
The EBRD has upgraded its growth forecasts for most CIS countries
CISMigrants will find Russia less attractive
Migration data for the first half of the year show that inward migration to Russia is declining
RussiaChina-Central Asia relations will deepen
China’s first in-person hosting of five Central Asian leaders will build its regional economic and geopolitical presence
ChinaChina reveals ambition to raise Central Asian presence
President Xi offers Central Asia a development boost emphasising mutual advantage at the same time as a security role
Central AsiaUS re-engagement may not gain traction in Central Asia
The top US diplomat is touring Central Asia to drum up support for closer ties but it is unclear what the real aims are
Central AsiaUzbekistan takes lead on regional border management
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are keen to resolve outstanding border issues, long unaddressed and a source of tensions
UzbekistanEurasian 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
Kyrgyzstan
