Food, power, routes to Europe: What Central Asia wants from (and for) CIS
Their proposals address a shared problem: how to make trade across the CIS region more predictable
Central Asia
UAE joins Uzbekistan’s railway push for access to Pakistani ports
The doubly landlocked Uzbekistan’s decades-old problem has attracted a new player
All too many: Lithuania freezes new work applications from Central Asia
Roughly 13,000 Uzbeks and 7,400 Tajiks work in Lithuania
Just two countries claim most of Central Asia’s trade and growth
Uzbekistan grows beyond Kazakhstan, but there is an asterisk
Russia sanctions bill sent to Trump: What’s in store for Central Asia
Which countries qualify, which entities are designated, and which waivers apply are the most crucial questions
Central Asia has minerals. What can South Korea offer in return?
This is South Korea's first summit meeting with the region
South Korea calls 1st Central Asia summit in push for trade and minerals
President Mirziyoyev holds talks with his South Korean counterpart on 14 September
How long must Central Asians work to afford iPhone 17 Pro?
Kazakhstan offers the shortest route, while Turkmenistan is the clear outlier
24mn Central Asians live on land that’s drying and dying
Central Asia is losing the land that keeps it alive
AICA head Norov: Pax Silica’s binary AI choice does not fit Central Asia
Washington wants trusted technology supply chains, but Central Asia wants options
Is Uzbekistan a middle power? Whatever the answer, its leverage starts to count, FT says
Central Asia’s ‘mini-middle powers’ are becoming harder to ignore
US flags Central Asia as possible China tariff evasion hub
Both Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are now on Washington's watchlist
Uzbekistan’s greatest luxury is authenticity, not imported brands
From craftsmanship and cuisine to architecture and modern culture, Uzbekistan's authenticity is its greatest advantage
Why Türkiye–Saudi–Pakistan defence pact could become Central Asia’s fault line
The "Islamic NATO" matters for Central Asia and will be watched from regional capitals
Central Asia risks becoming a consumer, not creator, of AI – World Bank
Central Asia faces a choice between building its own future or depending on others
Boeing says Central Asia takes off as airline market
This is likely to happen as governments invest more in airlines and airports
US-Saudi nuclear deal: Why it should be watched in Central Asia
The region could benefit from the deal in the short term, less so in the long run
Only One in Four Tajik Residents Lives in a City, Study Finds
A new analysis highlights Tajikistan’s predominantly rural population as the country continues to lag behind its Central Asian neighbours in urbanisation
Central Asians Receive Nearly 80% of UK Seasonal Worker Visas
Workers from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan now make up the majority of seasonal migrants employed on UK farms
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Lead Talks on Middle Corridor and Energy Security at CPC London Conference
Government officials, diplomats, business leaders and international financial institutions highlighted the Middle Corridor, sustainable infrastructure and regional cooperation as key drivers of Central Asia's long-term growth
Central Asia eyes $5bn AI export market as digital ambitions accelerate
Governments across the region are investing in AI, cloud computing and digital infrastructure to position Central Asia as a competitive global technology hub by 2030
How Uzbekistan and Other Central Asian Countries Are Viewed Around the World
New international survey data show that Uzbekistan and other Central Asian nations enjoy broadly positive reputations abroad, with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leading the region
Digital Growth vs Infrastructure Reality: Central Asia’s Fintech Sector Reaches a Turning Point
U.S. Administration Backs Repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment for Central Asia
Rubio also announced his intention to hold a C5+1 meeting