Tag
EEU

December 07, 2016
Behind China and Russia's 'Special Relationship'
By Bob Savic
China and Russia's carefully curated relationship is increasingly having a global impact.

November 18, 2016
Kyrgyzstan Gripes About EEU Access
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, the EEU's leader, Russia, pushes for more FTAs.

November 09, 2016
Can China's Ambitious OBOR Mesh With Russian Plans in Eurasia?
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Russia realizes the importance of partnership with China, but remains suspicious and cautious.

July 19, 2016
Tajikistan: The Eurasian Economic Union’s Next Member?
By Catherine Putz
Long rumored and rumored still, Dushanbe is reportedly exploring joining the EEU.

June 01, 2016
Eurasian Economic Union Leaders Meet in Astana
By Catherine Putz
Despite uneven progress, the talks focused on continued expansion and cooperation with other regional economic vehicles.

May 24, 2016
China Pushes One Belt, One Road in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Beijing's belt fits with Kazakhstan's sunny path, but questions remain on its compatibility with the EEU.

April 28, 2016
Frustrations Between Kazakhstan and Armenia Persist
By Casey Michel
Continued friction between two of the Eurasian Economic Union's five members exposes the group's weaknesses.

April 08, 2016
Eurasian Economic Union Meeting Delayed and Moved to Moscow
By Catherine Putz
For the second year running, the EEU’s spring meeting has been delayed because of Armenia.

April 06, 2016
The Eurasian Economic Union's Armenia Problem
By Catherine Putz
An upcoming summit in Yerevan might be relocated because of the flaring conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

February 18, 2016
A ‘Blurry’ Union: Kyrgyzstan and the Eurasian Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Six months into EEU membership, a Kyrgyz official says it’s too soon to really talk about the impact.

December 28, 2015
The Eurasian Union’s Troubled First Year
By Alex Nice
The EEU’s first year has raised serious questions about its economic rationale, institutional effectiveness, and geopolitical underpinnings.

December 19, 2015
Is Progress in Central Asia an Illusion?
By Catherine Putz
Links: Podcast on the reality of the Eurasian Economic Union and an overly optimistic view on the region by 2050.