Turkmenistan, often referred to as the "North Korea of Central Asia," is one of the most isolated and enigmatic countries in ...

Indeed, the Nordic region is greatly concerned about neighboring Russia, while its relatively small and trade-dependent ...

President Donald Trump's administration is actively discussing with Azerbaijan the possibility of bringing that nation and ...

ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s ...

A new “Great Game” is unfolding in the Caucasus and Central Asia, echoing the 19th-century rivalry between empires, with a ...

Overly broad and vague laws restrict freedom of religion or belief in the Central Asian states says USCIRF Chair Vicky ...

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries wrapped up earlier Friday in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with delegates ...

The trend puts Central Asia at odds with some Western countries, most notably the United States and the European Union, which have imposed tariffs to curb Chinese EV imports in recent years.

BEIJING, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Central Asian countries have explored and formed the China-Central Asia Spirit, which features ...

For countries in Central Asia, including my own, this summit presents valuable opportunities. These include increased investment in transportation corridors, renewable energy projects, industrial ...

Central Asia has rarely occupied a prominent place on the U.S. foreign policy agenda, but the region’s dynamism shouldn’t be ignored by Washington.