News about politics, economics and social trends in the post-Soviet republics of Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Russia

Apr 7, 2025 · News and analysis from the former Soviet republics of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

Apr 10, 2025 · Many Kyrgyz citizens are vulnerable to growing food insecurity. Apr 2, 2025. Uzbekistan: Fresh abuse allegations aired by jailed Karakalpak activist

Apr 10, 2025 · Little near-term pain, but lots of uncertainty about future. Apr 7, 2025. Commentary: Russia winning contest over nuclear energy sector and supply chains

Apr 9, 2025 · News and analysis from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and conflict zones in the South Caucasus: Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karabakh.

Mar 31, 2025 · News and analysis about China's relationship with the former Soviet republics

Eurasianet is an independent news organization that covers news from and about the South Caucasus and Central Asia, providing on-the-ground reporting and critical perspectives on the …

Jan 29, 2025 · The Khorgos Gateway dry port on the Chinese-Kazakh border. Trade with Kazakhstan accounted for nearly half of China’s turnover with Central Asian states in 2024.

1 day ago · Vardan Gukasyan, the newly elected mayor of Gyumri, speaks with reporters on April 16. (Photo: Screenshot of News.am video) Bad signs are brewing for the future of Armenian …

Apr 7, 2025 · Billed as a potentially transformative event that could supercharge the European Union’s emergence as a major regional player, the inaugural Central Asia-EU summit instead …