Climate Change
Japan launches new decarbonization dialogue with Central Asia
Tokyo aims to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in key region
Region crucial to China's Belt and Road Initiative is rich in resources
10 years in, Beijing enjoys greater clout but new investments trend down
President Tokayev acknowledges safety worries; vote date undecided
From Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan, states clamp down on mercenary activity
West tightens sanctions screws on Kyrgyz, other companies dealing with Moscow
Mirziyoyev wins 87.1% of vote in race without viable opposition
Presidential election comes after Central Asian nation hit by deadly unrest
Online meeting comes days after Wagner uprising shook Moscow and the region
Exodus by businesses lifts Central Asian economy
Time for sanctions over funneling of restricted goods to support war in Ukraine
Islamic State's branch beefing up propaganda to recruit Uzbek, Tajik fighters
Beijing aiming to fill void left by Russia in former Soviet republics
Xi aims to bolster ties on security, Belt and Road projects
Law already guaranteed freedoms, no reason to expect implementation
Mirziyoyev wins more time as critics question promises of more power to the people
Citizens have come to expect protection of rights and freedoms
Moscow's defense minister urges 8-member bloc to tighten military ties
Pro-Western rival Kilicdaroglu holds narrow lead in poll
Election marred by uneven playing field, apathy and allegations of irregularities
Post-unrest reforms add meaning to Sunday's vote despite democratic shortcomings
Allegations echo Gambia scandal, casting new doubts on 'pharmacy of the world'
Spillover effects from Ukraine and Afghanistan, so far limited, still pose risk
Turkey, EU, China seek to make inroads into Central Asia and the Caucasus
Tokayev shifts country away from predecessor Nazarbayev and Moscow
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