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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 1d

#Armenians are some of the angriest people in the world while #Uzbeks are among the most easygoing, according to a recently published global survey of emotional wellbeing.

Armenians have anger issues — global survey

Uzbeks rank high in enjoyment.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 6d

State-aligned media in #Azerbaijan is lauding the country’s leader, Ilham #Aliyev, for making his #Russian counterpart Vladimir #Putin blink first during a long-running diplomatic staredown over the shootdown of a civilian Azerbaijani jetliner last December.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 6d

A large chunk of the government funding is intended for initiatives to attract foreign investors to construct data centers in Karakalpakstan, an autonomous region in western #Uzbekistan, Digital Technologies Minister Sherzod Shermatov said in an interview with state television.

Uzbekistan going all-in on AI

Tashkent looking to partner with Meta.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 8d

The #Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) appears to be planning far-reaching changes to the way it operates. The changes are designed to make the #EAEU’s decision-making mechanism more closely resemble that of the #EuropeanUnion.

Eurasian Economic Union planning operational changes

The Kremlin-led group wants to be more like Brussels.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 9d

A new report produced by the watchdog group #Greenpeace documents how #Russia’s environmental policies and practices are causing global harm.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 9d

A new survey published by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development #EBRD offers a strong near-term economic outlook for Central Asia. But the bank adds that the region is prone to fluctuations in commodity prices, reliance on remittances and dependence on #Russian and #Chinese markets.

EBRD offers favorable economic outlook for Central Asian states

Expanded oil production from the Tengiz field is one of several major factors boosting Kazakhstan, the largest economy in the region. (Photo: gov.kz)

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 10d

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Quick Hits #16: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia

Tidbits that will help keep you in the know.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 13d

The #Armenian government is playing the field in search of the best deal to construct a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging Metsamor facility.

Armenia engaging all major players to build new nuclear plant

Economics, not politics will guide final choice.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 13d

A harsh winter awaits #Kyrgyzstan. That was #Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev’s message to the country, as he recently revealed that the volume of water in the #Toktogul Reservoir is at its lowest level for this time of year in more than a decade.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 14d

Uzbek Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov told the #Uzbekiston 24 TV channel that the government has signed a series of agreements with Pennsylvania-based Air Products to accelerate the Central Asian nation’s “green transition.”

US-Uzbek business deals keep coming

Latest agreements aim to speed Uzbekistan’s ‘green’ transition.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 15d

The country’s ruling party, #Georgian Dream, has defied the country’s constitution to make a geopolitical u-turn, shunning #EU membership in favor of an authoritarian system designed to cement its leadership in place for the foreseeable future.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 15d

Two Central Asian states, #Tajikistan and #Turkmenistan, have improved their standing in the #US State Department’s 2025 #Trafficking in Persons Report.

State Department human trafficking report notes slight improvement in some Central Asian states

Georgia deemed only Eurasian state doing decent job in combatting trafficking.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 16d

#Armenian Prime Minister Nikol #Pashinyan has revealed that plans to establish a transit corridor across Armenian territory named after #US President Donald #Trump are still in first gear.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 16d

#Uzbekistan and #Kazakhstan are expanding their visions as they move forward with their respective nuclear energy programs. #Tashkent is now striving to build larger reactors than originally envisioned.

Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan expanding nuclear energy programs

Public input may be part of the process.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 17d

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Quick Hits #15: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 20d

#Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, during a September 24 appearance at #Columbia University’s #Harriman Institute, said no one should be holding their breath waiting for #Russia to make sincere moves to stop the bloodshed in #Ukraine.

Europe is coming together to confront Russian aggression – Estonian foreign minister

Putin’s peace ‘is more war.’

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 20d

#US Congressman Joe #Wilson is becoming a household name in the Republic of #Georgia, reviled by officials from the ruling Georgian Dream party and the media outlets they control, while being held up as a source of hope by top opposition figures.

US Congressman keeps finding ways to rattle Tbilisi

A single-minded quest to restore Georgia to a democratic path.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 21d

As was long expected, the #Kyrgyz parliament voted unanimously September 25 to dissolve itself, setting up snap elections for later this fall almost exactly a year ahead of schedule.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 22d

Small indicators are starting to appear that ongoing confidence-building measures between #Armenia and #Azerbaijan are having a positive effect on efforts to conclude a lasting peace settlement.

Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process shows signs of progress

Foreign ministers meet in New York.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 22d

#Uzbekistan evidently is on a fast-track to gain membership in the World Trade Organization. Tashkent’s application could win acceptance by the spring of 2026, #WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iveala said in an interview with Uzbek television.

Uzbekistan on track for WTO membership in 2026

Trump says he is considering a Central Asia trip.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 22d

The journey from the weather station to the Kara-Batkak Glacier takes about four hours across rocky terrain and roaring rivers. The glacier sees few tourists, and the existing trails tend to be tracks created by livestock grazing on the slopes in summer.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 23d

You can add #Uzbek President Shavkat #Mirziyoyev and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart #Tokayev to Donald #Trump’s “highly respected” leader list.

Trump touts deals with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan worth billions

Meanwhile, the EU boosts the Trump Corridor in the Caucasus.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 23d

#Kyrgyzstan switched to a 12-year education system this year, adding a new grade for six-year-olds and welcoming more than double the usual number of new students to the new first grade and to second grade.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 24d

#Tajikistan is almost entirely dependent on international donors to fund 82 government infrastructure projects across a wide range of sectors.

Tajikistan heavily reliant on international financial institutions for infrastructure development – report

Dushanbe having trouble attracting foreign direct investment.

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Eurasianet @eurasianet.bsky.social · 24d

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Quick Hits #14: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia

Tidbits that will help keep you in the know.

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