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Uzbekistan will re-engage with Russia within limits

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UZBEKISTAN/RUSSIA

Growing Russian-Uzbek ties.

Russia and allies seek damage limitation with Taliban

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CENTRAL ASIA/AFGHANISTAN

Since May the Taliban have taken control of almost all areas adjoining Central Asian borders. A remaining stretch between Turkmenistan and north-western Afghanistan is likely to…

China unable to fix Russia’s energy problems

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RUSSIA/CHINA

Beijing opposes Western sanctions on Russia but does not want to be harmed by them. Nevertheless, the prospect of a European embargo on Russian hydrocarbons could offer China the…

Central Asia drives Syria repatriations to reduce risk

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian policies on repatriating nationals associated with Middle East insurgency.

Neither side is ready to step back in Georgian crisis

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GEORGIA

The authorities went ahead with the arrest of Nika Melia, leader of the opposition United National Movement (UNM), on February 23 even after the prime minister resigned in…

Azerbaijan ignores foreign and arrests local critics

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AZERBAIJAN

Efforts to silence reporting on official wrongdoing in Azerbaijan.

Russia plans to legalise private military forces

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RUSSIA

The emergence of private militaries.

Unstable Central Asia will drive Russian regional ties

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CIS

Russia security and military interests in Central Asia.

Belarus president sets election date despite COVID-19

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BELARUS

President Alexander Lukashenka's policy of downplaying the growing epidemic is unpopular but he is determined to win re-election, even bringing the ballot date forward by three…

Turkmenistan seeks Russia-China alternatives

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TURKMENISTAN

Turkmenistan's international relations.