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PANNIER: Few will mourn passing of Turkmen Iron Lady Atajanova and Uzbek Grey Cardinal Jurabekov

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 1d

From October 19 TCA will launch the Spotlight on Central Asia podcast with @pannierb.bsky.social and Michael Hillard featuring Peter Frankopan author of The Silk Roads A New History of the World
https://ow.ly/68bz50XbmIo #CentralAsia #Podcast #CentralAsiaPodcast #Eurasia #PodcastLaunch

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pannierb.bsky.social @pannierb.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, @intellinews.com for publishing my latest report. www.intellinews.com/pannier-few-...

The history of the Central Asian states since independence dawned in 1991 centres around the leaders of the five countries.Even casual observers ...

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l0mbroso.bsky.social @l0mbroso.bsky.social · 14d

Happy to see that @pannierb.bsky.social is back. Check one of his latest! Thanks to the @yorktowninstitute.bsky.social 👏👏👏

pannierb.bsky.social @pannierb.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you Turan Research Center for posting my report. My gratitude to the Turan Research Center for putting out this report. www.turancenter.org/analysis/tra...

Turan Research Center | Trans-Caspian Pipeline: Turkmenistan’s Last Hope for Major Gas Exports

Officials at Russia’s state gas company Gazprom were likely celebrating in early September after signing a long-awaited “legally binding memorandum” with China on construction of the Sila Sibiri-2 or ...

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Turan Research Center | Trans-Caspian Pipeline: Turkmenistan’s Last Hope for Major Gas Exports

pannierb.bsky.social @pannierb.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks also to the European Neighbourhood Council for posting my report on Karakalpakstan. encouncil.org/2025/09/30/e...

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pannierb.bsky.social @pannierb.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you Turan Research Center for posting my report. My gratitude to the Turan Research Center for putting out this report. www.turancenter.org/analysis/tra...

Officials at Russia’s state gas company Gazprom were likely celebrating in early September after signing a long-awaited “legally binding memorandum” with China on construction of the Sila Sibiri-2 or ...

www.turancenter.org

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 15d

Kazakhstan reshuffles top foreign policy posts as Tokayev pivots toward economic diplomacy and closer ties with Washington timesca.com/after-new-yo... #Kazakhstan #Politics #Diplomacy #US #CentralAsia #Tokayev

After New York, a Shake-Up in Astana: Tokayev Resets His Foreign Policy Team - The Times Of Central Asia

At the end of last week, the most talked-about news in Kazakhstan was the latest reshuffle in the upper echelons of government. Just one day after returning

PANNIER: Quarrelling neighbours – the Taliban and Tajikistan

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pannierb.bsky.social @pannierb.bsky.social · 15d

My thanks to @BNMIntelliNews for posting my report on stealthy improvement in Tajikistan's ties with the Taliban government in Afghanistan. www.intellinews.com/pannier-quar...

Tajikistan’s government has remained antagonistic towards Taliban rule in Afghanistan ever since the militant group first appeared some 30 years ...

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 21d

Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Turkmenistan may cancel cost of living increases despite shortages inflation and poverty timesca.com/high-praise-... #Turkmenistan #Economy #Crisis #Poverty #CostOfLiving

High Praise, Empty Pockets: Turkmenistan May Scrap Benefit Hikes - The Times Of Central Asia

It seems that average Turkmen citizens will again have to find ways to ration their spending in 2026, and beyond, thanks to a proposal from a member of the

Kyrgyz Parliament Votes to Dissolve; Preparations for Early Elections Begin - The Times Of Central Asia

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 20d

Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Kyrgyzstan’s parliament dissolved itself with early elections expected Nov 30 under new single-mandate rules and reserved seats for women timesca.com/kyrgyz-parli... #Kyrgyzstan #Elections #Politics #CentralAsia

Deputies in Kyrgyzstan’s parliament voted on September 25 to dissolve parliament, paving the way for early elections that will be conducted under a revised

From Gas to Gigawatts: Uzbekistan Powers Ahead with Dual Nuclear Deal - The Times Of Central Asia

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 16d

Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Uzbekistan is set to power the future with its first mix of large and small nuclear plants. timesca.com/from-gas-to-... #Uzbekistan #Energy #NuclearPower

Uzbekistan has confirmed it will be building a large nuclear power plant (NPP) with two 1000-megawatt (MW) reactors as the country prepares for a sharp

Photoshopping of three Central Asian presidents exposed by media investigation

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 24d

Seemingly perfect postures, pearly white smiles, smooth skin and luxurious grey hair among flawless features subject to spot-the-difference analysis. Bne IntelliNews

Seemingly perfect postures, pearly white smiles, smooth skin and luxurious grey hair among flawless features subject to spot-the-difference analysis.

Kyrgyz Energy Minister Warns of Imminent Winter Power Shortages - The Times Of Central Asia

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schneideref.bsky.social @schneideref.bsky.social · 26d

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 26d

Kyrgyzstan faces severe winter power shortages as Toktogul reservoir nears critical lows timesca.com/kyrgyz-energ... #Kyrgyzstan #EnergyCrisis #Toktogul

Kyrgyzstan’s Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev has warned that the upcoming winter will be one of the most difficult in recent memory, with the country facing

Backstreet Boys to Perform in Almaty on September 19 for City Day - The Times Of Central Asia

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 26d

Backstreet Boys to headline Almaty’s City Day with a sold-out Central Stadium concert. timesca.com/backstreet-b... #Almaty #CityDay #BackstreetBoys #Kazakhstan #AlmatyEvents #BackstreetBoysLive

Almaty is preparing to host one of its most anticipated music events of the year: the legendary Backstreet Boys will perform at Central Stadium on September

Kyrgyzstan: Convictions of Kloop Contributors Highlight Escalating Assault on Media Freedom - IPHR

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IPHR @iphr.bsky.social · 28d

#Kyrgyzstan: IPHR deplores the conviction of four former Kloop contributors, two of whom were imprisoned. This marks a new peak in the authorities’ retaliatory campaign against Kloop and sends a chilling message to all engaged in independent journalism in Kyrgyzstan: iphronline.org/articles/kyr...

International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) deplores the conviction yesterday of four former staff members of the independent investigative platform Kloop in Kyrgyzstan after an unfair trial. Th...

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pannierb.bsky.social @pannierb.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, @timesca.com for posting my latest report. timesca.com/montenegro-w...

Montenegro Will Not Extradite NeMolchi Founder to Kazakhstan - The Times Of Central Asia

The authorities in Montenegro have decided that the director of Kazakhstan’s NeMolchi.kz (Don’t be silent) foundation, Dina Smailova (Tansari), will not be

Russia’s Crackdown Forces Central Asia to Rethink Labor Migration - The Times Of Central Asia

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 27d

Russia’s tough new migration rules force Central Asia to rethink labor flows and remittance reliance timesca.com/russias-crac... #CentralAsia #Migration #Russia #Remittances #MigrationPolicy

The most recent World Bank study on labor migration highlighted the immense scale of the issue, describing it as "an ongoing development challenge in Europe

Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan rocket as Ukraine steps up drone strikes on Russian refineries

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 28d

ICYMI: Central Asian country relies on Russia for nine-tenths of its fuel. Bne IntelliNews

Central Asian country relies on Russia for nine-tenths of its fuel.

Kyrgyzstan building mega dam in “very dangerous place”, says Academy of Sciences head in earthquake warning

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · Sep 12

ICYMI: Officials deny pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar Kambarata-1 hydroelecric project with inadequate seismic surveys. Bne IntelliNews

Officials deny pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar Kambarata-1 hydroelecric project with inadequate seismic surveys.

Russia’s Gasoline Export Ban: Limited Shock, Broader Lessons for Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · Sep 5

Latest from our @stephenmbland.bsky.social Russia’s extended gasoline export ban spares Central Asia for now but exposes deep regional dependence and drives push for diversification timesca.com/russias-gaso... #Russia #Gas #CentralAsia #Energy #EAEU #MiddleCorridor

On September 2, Russian officials confirmed that the government may prolong its gasoline export ban for oil producers into October, extending measures first

Kazakhstan’s Rare Earth Exports Under Political Spotlight as Strategic Role Grows - The Times Of Central Asia

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · Sep 3

Latest from @stephenmbland.bsky.social Kazakhstan’s rare earth boom is drawing global attention but MP Azat Peruashev warns weak oversight risks revenue loss and national security calling for tighter control of ore exports. timesca.com/kazakhstans-... #Kazakhstan #Mining #RareEarthMetals #OreExports

Kazakhstan’s rare earth metal exports are once again under scrutiny. On September 3, the leader of the Ak Zhol party in Kazakhstan’s parliament, Azat

Kazakhstan Gifts 1,500 Saiga Antelopes to China - The Times Of Central Asia

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Jonathan Campion @jonathancampion.com · Sep 4

'Kazakhstan Gifts 1,500 Saiga Antelopes to China' – my latest for @timesca.com:

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Kazakhstan has gifted 1,500 saiga antelopes to China, stepping in to support China’s own efforts to restore the species beyond Central Asia.

Kazakhstan’s Higher Education Transformation - Minister Sayasat Nurbek on Attracting Global Talent and Driving Innovation - The Times Of Central Asia

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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · Sep 4

Kazakhstan aims to become a Eurasian education hub with global campuses, AI training, and 150k foreign students by 2029 timesca.com/kazakhstans-... #Kazakhstan #Education #AI #CentralAsia #SayasatNurbek

Kazakhstan is moving quickly to reposition its universities for a more competitive, tech-driven future and to become Central Asia’s study destination of

Gold and Gunfire: Tajik-Taliban Tensions Flare on the Border - The Times Of Central Asia

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l0mbroso.bsky.social @l0mbroso.bsky.social · Sep 3

@pannierb.bsky.social has an excellent article about the tense border relations between Tajikistan and Afghanistan.

The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · Sep 3

Latest from @pannierb.bsky.social Tajik border guards and Taliban fighters clash near Afghan gold mine raising fears of future escalation timesca.com/gold-and-gun... #Tajikistan #Afghanistan #Taliban #BorderClash #GoldMining #CentralAsia

Tajik border guards and Taliban fighters have exchanged fire in an area along the Tajik-Afghan border. The incident happened on August 24 and is connected to

Annual inflation in Uzbekistan edges down to 8.8% in August

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · Sep 3

ICYMI: Consumer prices also picked up 0.4% m/m, ending a brief phase of monthly declines. Bne IntelliNews

Consumer prices also picked up 0.4% m/m, ending a brief phase of monthly declines.