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Quick Hits # 22: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia
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December 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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At first, archaeologist Andrei Krivoshapkin and his colleagues thought the small, pointed stone shards they were uncovering were just a curiosity.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
At first, archaeologist Andrei Krivoshapkin and his colleagues thought the small, pointed stone shards they were uncovering were just a curiosity.
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#CentralAsian states are cultivating growing connections to #Pakistan, as decades of suspicion and hostility give way to a mutual desire to expand trade and strengthen regional security.
Trade aspirations and security concerns bringing Central Asia and Pakistan closer together
Afghanistan looms large.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#CentralAsian states are cultivating growing connections to #Pakistan, as decades of suspicion and hostility give way to a mutual desire to expand trade and strengthen regional security.
#Uzbekistan is taking steps to close a talent gap that threatens to hinder the government’s development plans to achieve self-sufficiency in key sectors.
Russia’s Kurchatov Institute to train Uzbek technicians
Tashkent in rush to cover human capital deficit.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#Uzbekistan is taking steps to close a talent gap that threatens to hinder the government’s development plans to achieve self-sufficiency in key sectors.
China’s trade with #CentralAsian states grew significantly during the first 10 months of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, according to #Chinese government statistics.
China’s trade surplus with Central Asia grows in 2025
As Beijing continues to expand cooperation in other areas.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
China’s trade with #CentralAsian states grew significantly during the first 10 months of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, according to #Chinese government statistics.
#Armenia is reassessing its national security foundation with the evident aim of replacing military might with economic power as the central pillar for ensuring sovereignty.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#Armenia is reassessing its national security foundation with the evident aim of replacing military might with economic power as the central pillar for ensuring sovereignty.
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As concerns mount about looming heating and electricity shortages in #Kyrgyzstan this winter, #Kazakhstan and #Uzbekistan have pledged to help Bishkek avert a crisis.
Potential for energy crisis in Kyrgyzstan rising
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan stepping in to help avert severe shortages.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As concerns mount about looming heating and electricity shortages in #Kyrgyzstan this winter, #Kazakhstan and #Uzbekistan have pledged to help Bishkek avert a crisis.
#Kazakhstan will be shipping up to 30 percent more oil westward via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline starting in December, compared to November, the Reuters news agency reported, citing industry sources.
Kazakhstan making war-related adjustments to oil exports
Increasing export volume via BTC.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#Kazakhstan will be shipping up to 30 percent more oil westward via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline starting in December, compared to November, the Reuters news agency reported, citing industry sources.
#Tajikistan is seeking Russia’s help in containing raids by Islamic militants operating out of #Afghanistan. Two attacks within the past week have left five Chinese nationals working on road construction and gold mining projects in Tajik border areas dead.
Situation along Afghan-Tajik border “not stable” – Dushanbe
Tajikistan asks for Russian help to thwart Islamic militant attacks.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
#Tajikistan is seeking Russia’s help in containing raids by Islamic militants operating out of #Afghanistan. Two attacks within the past week have left five Chinese nationals working on road construction and gold mining projects in Tajik border areas dead.
As often happens the day after a #Kyrgyz parliamentary election, the streets of downtown #Bishkek were blocked on December 1. But this time, it was just the usual construction and rush-hour traffic, not protestors.
Continuity defines Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary elections
Pro-government candidates sweep as a few critical voices hang on.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Quick Hits # 21: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia
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December 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Voters have no shortage of candidates to pick from in #Kyrgyzstan’s snap parliamentary elections on November 30. Just over 460 candidates are running for the 90-seat Jogorku Kenesh in 30 three-member constituencies.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Voters have no shortage of candidates to pick from in #Kyrgyzstan’s snap parliamentary elections on November 30. Just over 460 candidates are running for the 90-seat Jogorku Kenesh in 30 three-member constituencies.
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‘The #Uyghurs Are Such.’
Kazakhstan: Uyghurs striving to preserve culture amid Digital Age pressures (Part II)
‘The Uyghurs Are Such.’
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November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
‘The #Uyghurs Are Such.’
How festive economy sustains traditions.
Kazakhstan: Uighurs striving to preserve culture amid Digital Age pressures
How festive economy sustains traditions.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
How festive economy sustains traditions.
The raids began before dawn on November 22. Masked special forces troops broke through the doors across #Kyrgyzstan, dragging off leading opposition figures from the Social Democrats, a former first lady, and an anti-corruption activist.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The raids began before dawn on November 22. Masked special forces troops broke through the doors across #Kyrgyzstan, dragging off leading opposition figures from the Social Democrats, a former first lady, and an anti-corruption activist.
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An #Armenian $500-million initiative to develop an artificial intelligence and supercomputer hub has taken a major step forward after #US regulators approved the transfer of advanced #Nvidia chips.
Armenia: Nvidia chip transfer approved, major AI project “confidently” moving forward
First phase of project to be ready in mid-2026.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The United States has announced the formation of working groups in #Armenia and #Azerbaijan to accelerate efforts to get the trade route known as #TRIPP across the finish line.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The United States has announced the formation of working groups in #Armenia and #Azerbaijan to accelerate efforts to get the trade route known as #TRIPP across the finish line.
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#Turkmenistan is home to over two-thirds of the 25 largest methane emissions sites identified worldwide so far in 2025, according to an academic monitoring initiative.
Turkmenistan identified as global hotspot for methane emissions
Dominating Top 25 ranking of highest polluting sites.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#Turkmenistan is home to over two-thirds of the 25 largest methane emissions sites identified worldwide so far in 2025, according to an academic monitoring initiative.
#Azerbaijan is hoping #China can play a big role in helping Baku fulfill its ambitions of building a “green energy corridor” to Europe.
Azerbaijan seeks Chinese help in achieving “green” power dream
Solar farm deal sealed, wind venture reportedly in works.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#Azerbaijan is hoping #China can play a big role in helping Baku fulfill its ambitions of building a “green energy corridor” to Europe.
Just weeks after a successful C5+1 summit in #Washington, during which the United States made gains in tapping into Central Asia’s abundance of critical minerals and sealing deals worth tens of billions, #China’s top diplomat is making the rounds of regional capitals.
Chinese diplomatic tour strives to blunt US trade momentum in Central Asia
Competition in mining, AI and other sectors heating up.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Just weeks after a successful C5+1 summit in #Washington, during which the United States made gains in tapping into Central Asia’s abundance of critical minerals and sealing deals worth tens of billions, #China’s top diplomat is making the rounds of regional capitals.
A 53-year-old Afghan refugee in Vahdat, Tajikistan, says he has barely let his teenage sons out of the family’s apartment in months.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A 53-year-old Afghan refugee in Vahdat, Tajikistan, says he has barely let his teenage sons out of the family’s apartment in months.
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“Our strength is in unity, our path to success is in friendship and cooperation,” #Mirziyoyev said. “Only united, based on mutual respect, solidarity and strategic vision, we will be able to achieve our noble goals.”
Uzbek president issues call for creation of “Central Asian Community”
Regional leaders make Azerbaijan permanent participant at annual meeting.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“Our strength is in unity, our path to success is in friendship and cooperation,” #Mirziyoyev said. “Only united, based on mutual respect, solidarity and strategic vision, we will be able to achieve our noble goals.”
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Quick Hits # 20: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia
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November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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#Kyrgyzstan is going into low power mode in the hopes of staving off a heating and electricity crisis this winter, precipitated by low water levels in reservoirs used to generate #hydropower.
Kyrgyzstan going dark early to prevent looming heating and electricity shortages
President issues a call to conserve energy.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#Kyrgyzstan is going into low power mode in the hopes of staving off a heating and electricity crisis this winter, precipitated by low water levels in reservoirs used to generate #hydropower.
#Tajikistan’s rights record is yet again facing scrutiny. A 29-year-old Tajik man died recently in police custody after German immigration authorities forced him to return to his home country to apply for a visa despite his protests that doing so could put his life at risk.
Tajikistan: Forced returnee dies in custody under mysterious circumstances
German authorities ignored safety concerns; body showed signs of torture.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
#Tajikistan’s rights record is yet again facing scrutiny. A 29-year-old Tajik man died recently in police custody after German immigration authorities forced him to return to his home country to apply for a visa despite his protests that doing so could put his life at risk.