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Rosatom employees work on the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey in June 2026. Given its recently announced money woes, Rosatom may have trouble with its projects in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. (Photo: Rosatom)

Rosatom financial woes threaten Central Asia’s nuclear energy ambitions

Budget cuts call projects in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan into question.

Jul 17, 2026

Regional connectivity and Central Asia’s need for unified strategy

A partner post from the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.

Nargiza Umarova Jul 17, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan hold copies of a framework agreement covering TRIPP during Rubio’s visit to Yerevan in late May. In June, the two sides formally signed the agreement, and on July 16, the Armenian government approved a bill that affirms the development guidelines specified in the agreement. (Photo: mfa.am)

TRIPP takes step toward implementation

Armenia launches ratification process.

Jul 16, 2026

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev speaks at the Shusha Global Forum on July 13 where he pronounced Azerbaijani-Russian relations to be “completely normalized,” but also made statements in support of Ukraine, meant as a signal that Baku will no longer reflexively bow to Moscow’s wishes. (Photo: president.az)

Azerbaijan’s Aliyev takes Putin down a peg with Ukraine comment

Bilateral Azerbaijani-Russian relations operating on new level.

Jul 16, 2026

The port of Baku, a critical logistics hub on the Caspian Sea. The port is undergoing development and modernization to increase its capacity amid the growing role of the South Caucasus in regional trade and transit. (Photo: gov.az)

News analysis: China & Japan calibrating trans-Caspian trade strategies

All eyes on Pashinyan’s efforts to amend Armenian Constitution.

Kamran Bokhari Jul 15, 2026

China’s Xuwei nuclear plant, currently under construction. (Photo: gov.kz)

China and Kazakhstan intensify nuclear ties

China-Central Asia Monitor: July 3-9, 2026.

Jul 14, 2026

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are planning to build a joint logistics hub in the vicinity of Baku’s port. (Photo: gov.az)

Azerbaijan keeps building trans-Caspian trade connections

New initiatives with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan revealed.

S7+ Jul 13, 2026

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (left) speaks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on July 7. (Photo: president.az)

Influential US senator holds talks with leaders of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

Is US pushing for construction of trans-Caspian pipeline?

Jul 10, 2026

Kazakhstan banned the export of petroleum products. (Photo: gov.kz)

Kazakhstan tightens control over petroleum products

Astana intent on shutting down illicit fuel flow to Russia.

Jul 9, 2026

Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari (center, holding the eagle) and his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov (first from right) spend time in an informal atmosphere after official negotiations on July 7. (Photo: president.kg)

Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan commit to developing strategic partnership

Making progress on gaining access to seaport.

Jul 8, 2026

An artist’s rendering of the project (Anaklia Development Consortium)

China quietly exits Georgian port deal

Tbilisi doubling down on stronger state role.

Jul 8, 2026

A Chinese remote sensing satellite ground station. (Photo: gov.cn)

China to launch satellite constellation to keep eyes on Central Asia

China-Central Asia Monitor: June 26 - July 2, 2026.

S7+ Jul 7, 2026

Armenian Prime Ministers Nikol Pashinyan (front left, yellow tie) and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin (front right, pointing to a bottle) look at wines at an international fair in Yekaterinburg on July 6. Russia banned the importation of Armenian wines and other products as part of its efforts to prevent Pashinyan’s reelection, but now the Kremlin appears to be holding out an olive branch. (Photo: primeminister.am)

Pashinyan travels to Russia, searches for solid ground for Armenian-Russian relations

Russia still displeased while grappling with reality.

Jul 7, 2026

The port of Bandar Abbas. (Photo: Farsnews via Wikipedia)

Kazakhstan looks to open trade outpost at Iranian port

A roundup of developments relevant for the Silk Seven-Plus initiative.

S7+ Jul 6, 2026

Children celebrate the opening of a new school in Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan is a regional leader in terms of progress toward achieving UN sustainable development goals, including in such areas as education. (Photo: gov.kg)

UN report gives Kyrgyzstan and Armenia strong marks for sustainable development

Progress made, but targets won’t be met by 2030.

Jul 2, 2026

An inspector in Kyrgyzstan visits a gas station selling Russian-produced petroleum products on July 29, 2026, to ensure that prices remain within government-sanctioned limits. Kyrgyz state regulators had to establish price controls on fuels and lubricants in response to a developing energy crunch. (Photo: gov.kg)

Ukraine’s drone offensive against Russia causing collateral damage in Central Asia

Fuel shortage fears rising in region.

Jul 1, 2026

Chinese laborers return to work on highway near Tajik-Afghan border

Enhanced security measures after deadly incidents blamed on Islamic militants.

Jun 30, 2026

A Ukrainian soldier prepares to launch a combat drone. Ukrainian drone attacks not only put Russia on its heels, but also threaten Moscow-led regional integration projects that the Kremlin uses as a tool to maintain its influence in the post-Soviet space. (Photo: gov.ua)

Ukrainian pressure causing Russia-led regional security organization to unravel

Eurasian Economic Union also facing legitimacy crisis.

Jun 30, 2026

Sinopec was awarded a contract to build a biorefinery in Uzbekistan that will produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. (Photo: president.uz)

Chinese conglomerate secures multi-billion green-energy deal in Uzbekistan

China-Central Asia Monitor: June 19-25, 2026.

Sean Kearin Jun 29, 2026

How Pakistan is reshaping Eurasian trade corridors

A partner post from the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.

Umair Jamal Jun 26, 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (left) greets European Council President António Costa (center) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Armenia-European Union Summit in Yerevan on May 5, 2026. After his victory in the June 7 election, Pashinyan intensified his efforts to boost ties with the West. (Photo: primeminister.am)

Armenia putting more distance between itself and Russia

EU seems ready to throw Yerevan economic lifeline.

Jun 25, 2026

A queue at a gas station in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. (Photo: Social media)

Kazakhstan hesitates to go through with Russian gas-supply request

Astana put in hard place.

Jun 25, 2026

The port of Aktau, a key hub of the Middle Corridor. (Photo: gov.kz)

Kazakhstan and EU sign agreements to develop Middle Corridor trade route

Critical minerals get lots of attention.

Jun 24, 2026

Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev (right) and his Turkmen counterpart Serdar Berdymukhamedov shake hands after signing a variety of agreements on June 22. (Photo: president.az)

Turkmenistan signs bevy of trade agreements with Azerbaijan

Big potential boost for Middle Corridor.

Jun 23, 2026

Kazakhstan is helping to complete a railway connecting Iran’s Khaf to Afghanistan’s Herat. (Photo: mrud.ir)

Top Kazakh official visits Kabul for transit-focused discussions

Uzbekistan also interested in trans-Afghan routes to seaports.

Jun 23, 2026

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Rosatom financial woes threaten Central Asia’s nuclear energy ambitions

Regional connectivity and Central Asia’s need for unified strategy

TRIPP takes step toward implementation

Azerbaijan’s Aliyev takes Putin down a peg with Ukraine comment

News analysis: China & Japan calibrating trans-Caspian trade strategies

China and Kazakhstan intensify nuclear ties

Azerbaijan keeps building trans-Caspian trade connections

Influential US senator holds talks with leaders of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

Kazakhstan tightens control over petroleum products

Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan commit to developing strategic partnership

China quietly exits Georgian port deal

China to launch satellite constellation to keep eyes on Central Asia

Pashinyan travels to Russia, searches for solid ground for Armenian-Russian relations

Kazakhstan looks to open trade outpost at Iranian port

UN report gives Kyrgyzstan and Armenia strong marks for sustainable development

Ukraine’s drone offensive against Russia causing collateral damage in Central Asia

Chinese laborers return to work on highway near Tajik-Afghan border

Ukrainian pressure causing Russia-led regional security organization to unravel

Chinese conglomerate secures multi-billion green-energy deal in Uzbekistan

How Pakistan is reshaping Eurasian trade corridors

Armenia putting more distance between itself and Russia

Kazakhstan hesitates to go through with Russian gas-supply request

Kazakhstan and EU sign agreements to develop Middle Corridor trade route

Turkmenistan signs bevy of trade agreements with Azerbaijan

Top Kazakh official visits Kabul for transit-focused discussions

Rosatom financial woes threaten Central Asia’s nuclear energy ambitions

Regional connectivity and Central Asia’s need for unified strategy

TRIPP takes step toward implementation