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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…

Tajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength

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TAJIKISTAN/KYRGYZSTAN

Both have avoided the deep economic crisis that seemed likely in the spring. Income from remittances, on which both rely heavily, has recovered after a dip following the invasion.

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…

Russia cannot expect Central Asian backing for war

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CENTRAL ASIA

Russia's invasion of Ukraine places Central Asian governments in an awkward position. They are economically dependent on Russia and vulnerable to President Vladimir Putin's…

Russia will build on existing Central Asian alliances

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RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA

RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA: Moscow builds regional alliances

Kyrgyzstan will rely on Russia but seek Chinese funds

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KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyzstan's limited foreign policy options.

Prospects for Central Asia in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Central Asia in 2016.

Prospects for Central Asia in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Central Asia in 2020.

Russian dominance limits Eurasian bloc's prospects

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CIS

Two years on from its founding in 2015, the EEU has not created the expected boom in trade among member states, and is hampered by internal disagreements and persistent trade…