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Eurasian Economic Union
China’s Growing Presence in Russia’s Backyard
By Neil Thompson
Russia’s traditional dominance of Central Asia is being tested by China’s economic appeal.
Could the Russian Mob Take Advantage of the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Jan Dulac
The new bloc could allow more than just the free flow of goods, capital and labor.
Eurasian Economic Union: Dead on Arrival?
By Casey Michel
The new bloc officially formed on January 1, to remarkably little fanfare.
Kazakhstan’s Economic Outreach
By Samantha Brletich
As the Eurasian Economic Union takes effect, Kazakhstan maintains its ambitious economic diplomacy.
Nursultan Nazarbayev’s TV Tour
By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan’s president has been a fixture on television in recent weeks. What message is he sending?
Reluctant Kyrgyzstan Officially Joins EEU
By Casey Michel
The Eurasian Economic Union is not dead yet. But the indicators are not good.
Russia-Kazakhstan Relations Took a Dive in 2014
By Casey Michel
Beyond the EEU photo-ops, relations are at their lowest point in the post-Soviet era.
Yes, Uzbekistan Is Putin’s Friend
By Paolo Sorbello
Russia’s president offers a generous dose of debt forgiveness to keep Uzbekistan close.
A Common Currency for the EEU?
By Casey Michel
Russian officials certainly seem to think so. Others seem less enthused.
Russian Intelligence in Kyrgyzstan, Cold War Redux
By Ryskeldi Satke
The activities of Russia’s FSB in Central Asia – and Ukraine – share much in common with an earlier time.
Why Kyrgyzstan Should Not Join the Eurasian Economic Union
By Miguel Oropeza De Cortéz-Caballero
The country seems to be deriving little benefit from greater integration with Russia.
Kyrgyzstan: A Reluctant Accession to the EEU
By Casey Michel
The country’s leadership has realized it must join, but is distinctly unenthusiastic at the prospect.