Uzbekistan
Samarkand declaration champions global food security amidst growing concerns
The International Conference on Food Security on 7-8 September is hosting agriculture ministers from 15 nations, deputy ministers from eight countries and senior diplomats from 13 nations.
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Francis Fukuyama says a weakened Russia will present opportunities for Central Asia
While in Almaty for a book launch, US political scientist suggests that if Moscow comes out of Ukraine war diminished, the ‘Stans’ will have room to set their own policies without worrying about the Russian response.
Putin slams door shut on any quick revival of Black Sea grain deal
Meeting with Turkish counterpart Erdogan produces no tangible sign that Moscow is preparing to budge on allowing Ukrainian ships safe passage.
COMMENT: The water and energy nexus in Central Asia
Climate change is real, and it calls for action at the global, regional, and national levels. One of its impacts is additional water stress in addition to what many countries experience already. Effective counteraction requires joint action.
bneGREEN: ExxonMobil says world will fail to meet Paris goal in 2050
Oil supermajor ExxonMobil says that the world will fail to meet the Paris Agreement goal to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius by 2050.
Orban invites illiberal allies to Budapest on national holiday celebrating Hungary’s Western orientation
Unprecedented showcasing of power by Hungary’s strongman alongside World Athletics Championships.
Exports from the West to Central Asia boom as sanctions on Russia remake global trade routes
Extreme sanctions on Russia have dramatically remade global trade flows Russia turns to its friends to act as transit countries for banned goods. And most have cooperated, both because of pressure placed on them by Moscow and the money they can make.
How exposed is the Uzbek soum to the collapse of the Russian ruble?
The Uzbek soum has started to lose value in the last few days and the country’s international reserves have fallen for the fourth straight month as it appears the National Bank of Uzbekistan has tried to protect the currency from the ruble's fall.
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Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan
An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.
MACRO ADVISORY: Ruble’s fall creates currency risk in Central Asia and the Caucasus
The Russian ruble has fallen by 28.5% in value vs. the US dollar since the start of this year but it has yet to have a big impact on the currencies of the other members of the CIS. But it could do so soon.
Britain's Serious Fraud Office confiscates luxury properties worth $25.5mn from Uzbekistan's Karimova
Two apartments in London’s prestigious Belgravia and Surrey mansion allegedly bought with proceeds of corruption.
PANNIER: Taliban’s ‘thirsty’ Qosh Tepa Canal looming large for Central Asia neighbours
Presidents of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan gathered for unprecedented summit, with officials wary of Afghan militants’ unbending stance on water issues at the border.
bneGREEN: TotalEnergies takes full control of Total Eren to boost renewables portfolio
French multinational energy company TotalEnergies revealed on July 25 that it will acquire complete control of joint venture Total Eren.
Central Asia: Trade with China registers strong growth during first half of 2023
Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data.
PANNIER: Central Asia’s dream of taking the train to the Arabian Sea a step closer to reality
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to railway’s route, but securing funding pledges for the multi-billion-dollar project remains a big problem.
Iran warns Islamic State leaders and fighters have moved to Afghanistan
Tehran, meanwhile, remains concerned for plight of Persian-speaking minority peoples of neighbouring country under Taliban.
bneGREEN: Demand soaring, market responding for critical minerals – IEA
Record deployment of clean energy technologies such as solar PV and batteries is propelling unprecedented growth in critical minerals markets, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.
PANNIER: There is no graceful exit from office for Central Asian presidents – except for the grave
Until a Central Asian president does manage to leave office and peacefully retire, the cycle of lifelong leaders is likely to continue.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev re-elected as President of Uzbekistan with overwhelming majority
The preliminary results announced by the Central Election Commission revealed that Mirziyoyev secured over 87% of the votes, solidifying his position as the country's leader for another seven-year term.
PROFILE: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is seeking to renew his reform mandate in snap elections
Uzbekistan, the largest country in Central Asia, with a population of more than 35mn, will hold presidential elections on July 9 where the incumbent Shavkat Mirziyoyev will seek another 14 years in office to continue his energetic reforms.