Russia recently proposed Tajikistan join the EAEU as an observer, downgrading previous pushes for full membership.

The swap is the culmination of a longstanding agreement that began almost a decade ago.

Three states in Central Asia marked declines in the 2018 Nations in Transit report; but Uzbekistan logged its first improvement since 2005.

After months of diplomacy, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan take the next step in resurrecting the Central Asian unified power grid.

Despite shared history, Central Asia has long lacked regional cohesion. That could be changing.

Central Asia's presidents -- minus one -- will gather in Astana March 15-16 to discuss regional issues.

For over two decades, the Uzbek-Tajik relationship has been marred by tension, but a recent bilateral visit may mark a true thaw.

Recommended reading: Tajikistan's crusade, abetted by Turkey; some nuance on the Belt and Road and a focus on Uzbek tourism.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is set to visit Tajikistan March 9-10.

Uzbekistan is preparing coupons for up to $300 million to reap the benefits of the investors' widespread hunger for high yields.

Human rights groups say Namunjon Sharipov was forcibly returned to Tajikistan.

Before the attack, Akilov was in touch with Islamic State recruiters via messaging apps.

The time is quickly approaching when the CASA-1000 countries need to actually start building things.

An agreement on visa-free travel up to a month between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan is in the works.

While there's no date yet, the visit is expected in early 2018 and will mark a significant diplomatic step in the region.

As 2018 began, a glut of Central Asia-themed reports surfaced in major media outlets; recommended reads.