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War in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA

The war in Ukraine has changed the dynamics of interaction between Russia and the Central Asian countries, which have been traditionally a source of migrant labour. Despite rising…

CIS economies will grow faster than expected

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CIS

CIS: Region will grow faster than expected

Russia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants

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RUSSIA

Fear of being called up has driven men to leave Russia by multiple routes. Kazakhstan and Georgia are popular destinations, reached overland. States that traditionally provided…

Russian recession will blunt Central Asian growth

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CIS

Russia's economic problems caused by the low price of oil and to a lesser extent Western sanctions are a challenge for Kazakhstan and the four other Central Asian states. In its…

Tajikistan will try to balance Russia and China

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TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan's options for joining Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.

Prospects for Central Asia in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for Central Asia in 2017.

Prospects for Central Asia in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Central Asia in 2016.

Central Asia faces COVID-19 surge and resurgence risks

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CENTRAL ASIA

Like Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan took timely action when evidence of COVID-19 emerged. Their governments' claim of effective management may prove justified but is…

Central Asia currency woes heighten instability risk

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia's currency problems.

Russia's aid-for-rights offer may not win over Taliban

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AFGHANISTAN

AFGHANISTAN: Aid-for-rights deal may not tempt Taliban