A look at the successes and complications of Xi’s signature project.

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

Central Asian countries are turning to China for funding -- but by default, not by preference.

Kazakhstan's future is at a crossroads, with its relationship to China as the key.

Putin has big Eurasian dreams and more on the SCO; recommended reads.

Beijing's belt fits with Kazakhstan's sunny path, but questions remain on its compatibility with the EEU.

Uzbek corruption, Chinese influence in Kazakhstan, and hipsters; weekend reads.

The route avoids Russia, plays into the opening of Iran and pleases China.

What was once an adversarial relationship is giving way to a strategic partnership.

China’s ‘Belt and Road’ fits nicely with Nurly Zhol, Kazakhstan’s bright pathway to the future.

Astana has big economic dreams and hopes to follow China's example in combating corruption.

Authorities stress that the fight was just a fight, not a pending geopolitical flash point.

The recovery of the Kazakh economy depends on Russia and China.

Kazakhstan, the first stop on China's Silk Road Economic Belt, is of growing strategic importance to Beijing.

Xi will seek to further cement China-Russia ties as he attends Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.

China expands its economic ties with an important partner for its Silk Road Economic Belt project.