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New law tightens state control in Kyrgyzstan

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KYRGYZSTAN

The amendments introduce the new legal concept of ‘foreign representative’. The bill was signed into law on April 2 and will apply to all NPOs that receive foreign funding and…

CIS economies will grow faster than expected

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CIS

CIS: Region will grow faster than expected

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…

Afghan Taliban will put much hope in mining

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AFGHANISTAN

The firms aim to extract gold, lead, zinc, iron ore and copper across several Afghan provinces. Earlier this year, Afghanistan agreed a major contract relating to oil extraction…

China reveals ambition to raise Central Asian presence

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CENTRAL ASIA/CHINA

CENTRAL ASIA/CHINA: China has ambition to raise role

China-Central Asia relations will deepen

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CENTRAL ASIA/CHINA

Beijing values Central Asia as an important partner as its global rivalry with the United States escalates on the one hand and Russia’s regional role weakens on the other. Central…

Turkmen gas plans will balance China and Russia

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TURKMENISTAN

Turkmen leaders rarely visit foreign countries. The visit to Beijing aimed at securing Chinese commitment to completing a new natural gas pipeline through Tajikistan and…

Tajikistan remains suspicious of Afghan government

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TAJIKISTAN/AFGHANISTAN

An Afghan government spokesman afterwards described Mehruddin's comments as "attention-seeking" and "exaggeration". The exchange exemplifies the tense relationship that persists a…

Afghan opposition faces protracted crisis

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AFGHANISTAN

Unlike Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, the other Central Asian states that border Afghanistan, Tajikistan is suspicious of the Taliban government in Kabul. Meanwhile, the NRF and…

US re-engagement may not gain traction in Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA/US

CENTRAL ASIA/US: US engagement may not gain traction