Despite uneven progress, the talks focused on continued expansion and cooperation with other regional economic vehicles.

Beijing’s economic endeavors in Central Asia are off to a better start than Russia’s. Don't expect that to damage ties.

Fears of spillover from Afghanistan and ISIS have prompted Moscow to increase its military might in Central Asia.

Seven men, allegedly members of Group 24, are likely to be sent back to Tajikistan to face trial.

Kazakhstan has a press problem and other links.

Central Asian governments have faced some difficult choices in responding to Russian revanchism.