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Central Asia may win from Uzbek thaw with neighbours

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UZBEKISTAN

In his first two months as interim leader of Uzbekistan, Shavqat Mirzioyev is showing signs that policy towards neighbouring states will be more amicable than under his…

Uzbek-Tajik talks set tone for Central Asian reset

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CENTRAL ASIA

The summit is a direct consequence of leadership and policy change in Uzbekistan, leading to warmer ties with other Central Asian states. Uzbek President Shavqat Mirzioyev's March…

Russian Railways can build on green track record

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RUSSIA

Although ahead of its peers in its own practice, Russian Railways lags behind even oil and gas producers for environmental performance because most of the freight it carries -…

China will dominate in multi-vector Uzbek outreach

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UZBEKISTAN

This is visible now as pledges of better ties with Washington coexist with talk of joining the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) -- yet it is China that is the main source…

Belarus rushes to be part of Chinese trade initiative

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BELARUS/CHINA

Belarus is creating a new role and identity for itself by hosting a large industrial park, a joint project with China and a key component of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative…

China reveals ambition to raise Central Asian presence

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CENTRAL ASIA/CHINA

CENTRAL ASIA/CHINA: China has ambition to raise role

Iran’s Chabahar contribution faces challenges

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IRAN

Iran’s efforts to implement the project are part of the country’s long-term goal of becoming a regional transit hub. The port at Chabahar and a connecting railway remain…

Azerbaijan land bridge will fortify Russia-Iran axis

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AZERBAIJAN

The Russia-Azerbaijan-Iran railway.

Russia and Iran likely to complete direct rail route

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RUSSIA/IRAN

Sanctions have constrained east-west transit through Russia and revived its interest in north-south connections to Gulf ports and India. Moscow and Tehran, each keen to circumvent…

Major Georgian port project revived

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GEORGIA

Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili revealed in December that the government intended to build the Anaklia deep-water port, but without ADC involvement. After many false starts…