Turkmenistan

Corruption Perception Index “paints troubling picture” of Central Asia

bne IntelliNews January 30, 2024

Though Uzbekistan is hailed as a “significant improver”, Transparency International says region as a whole struggling with “dysfunctional rule of law, rising authoritarianism and systemic corruption”.

Report urges US to step up push for big share of Central Asia’s rare earths prize

bne IntelliNews January 28, 2024

Americans should make their move before China looks to corner sector, experts say. The soft heavy metals are important to the green energy revolution and some latest weapons systems.

OUTLOOK 2024 Small Stans

bne IntelliNews January 24, 2024

A third year beckons in which, with Russia distracted by its war in Ukraine, the other major powers will compete to build up influence and economic opportunities in Central Asia.

Turkmenistan: Swap stop

Akhal-Teke: A Eurasianet Bulletin January 10, 2024

Gas swap deal with Azerbaijan, Iran suspended amid talks. Weaponising unemployment. Arkadag goes to Abu Dhabi. And more in this week's Eurasianet Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

PANNIER: “New Russian empire” remarks draw blunt response from Uzbekistan

Bruce Pannier January 2, 2024

For Central Asia, tough retorts from Tashkent to Russian nationalists are something new. Kremlin argues comments do not reflect Moscow’s position, but has done little to stop talk of “annexations”.

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