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Talk of Gas Unions Riles Up Turkmenistan

Talk of Gas Unions Riles Up Turkmenistan

By Catherine Putz
What compelled a Turkmen foreign ministry official to push back on admittedly vague comments from a Russian foreign ministry official?

Reforms and Investment Needed to Power Central Asia’s Clean Energy Future

Reforms and Investment Needed to Power Central Asia’s Clean Energy Future

By Tatiana Proskuryakova and Charles Cormier
As Central Asian governments roll out energy sector reforms, private investment is set to play a key role in economic development and the clean energy transition.
The Winds of Change: The Social and Political Cost of Climate Inaction in Central Asia

The Winds of Change: The Social and Political Cost of Climate Inaction in Central Asia

By Murod Ismailov
Climate change may be an “accelerant” for global cooperation, but it also poses significant social, political, and geopolitical challenges in Central Asia.

Cold Snap and Electricity Shortages Slam Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cold Snap and Electricity Shortages Slam Central Asia, Afghanistan

By Catherine Putz
The repercussions of the apparent vulnerabilities in Uzbekistan’s energy system have wide implications, none more serious than for Afghanistan.

A Trilateral Gas Union: Risks and Benefits for Central Asia

A Trilateral Gas Union: Risks and Benefits for Central Asia

By Mikhail Strokan and Nodira Mukhammadkulova
There are no major alternatives to natural gas to ensure the stable and steady development of Uzbekistan’s economy and society.

Infrastructure Failure Tests Kazakhstan’s Government

Infrastructure Failure Tests Kazakhstan’s Government

By Paolo Sorbello
Tokayev threatens to fire the ministers that fail to reach substantial progress in remedying the heating crisis.

Central Asia Continues to Supply Electricity to Afghanistan

Central Asia Continues to Supply Electricity to Afghanistan

By Catherine Putz
In recent weeks, both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have signed agreements with Afghanistan on energy supplies in 2022, despite unplanned outages.
The Soviet Water Legacy in Central Asia

The Soviet Water Legacy in Central Asia

By Asel Murzakulova
The Soviet legacy in Central Asia’s water and energy infrastructure is complex, weaving together conflict and cooperation. 

Will Central Asia Water Wars Derail China's Silk Road?

Will Central Asia Water Wars Derail China's Silk Road?

By Nishtha Chugh
China needs to be wary of a looming water crisis in Central Asia.

Kashagan Restart Gives Kazakhstan Hope

Kashagan Restart Gives Kazakhstan Hope

By Paolo Sorbello
The oil project met its deadline, but will it be sustainable?

What Central Asia Means to the United States

What Central Asia Means to the United States

By Joshua Walker and Kevin Kearney
From the Great Game to the final frontier, Central Asia takes on new importance in a rapidly shrinking world.
Central Asia’s Oil and Gas Now Flows to the East

Central Asia’s Oil and Gas Now Flows to the East

By Michael Hart
Central Asia's energy resources are increasingly flowing not to Russia, but to China and emerging Asian economies.

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