The Economist23h
Ending Central Asia’s endless squabbles over eccentric borders
For a long time Central Asia’s most volatile frontier has played host to deadly clashes. But in mid-March Sadyr Japarov, ...
Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths
Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties.
Central Asia suffers ‘frankly bonkers’ heatwave fuelled by climate change
Central Asia’s “frankly bonkers” March heatwave, which saw temperatures up to 10C above pre-industrial levels, was intensified by climate change, according to new research published as countries ...
Crops under threat as surprise March heat wave hits Central Asia: study
A surprise heat wave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply ...
Russia and China both want influence over Central Asia. Could it rupture their friendship?
The Central Asian region is home to approximately 79 million people spread across five nations. It was part of the Soviet ...
Agence France-Presse on MSN9h
EU announces 'new era' in relations with Central Asia
The EU announced a "new era" in ties with Central Asia on Friday at a major summit in Uzbekistan, as Brussels presses its ...
The Astana Times1h
News Digest: Foreign Media on Central Asia – EU Summit, Rare Earths Deposit Discovery and More
On April 4, Cronos Asia released an interview with Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko about the significance of ...
EU leaders hold their first summit with Central Asian states
The summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is attended by European Council President António Costa, European Commission President ...
Amid Soviet Central Asia's boogie nights, the rhythms of a region's future
A Soviet-era Central Asian pop music anthology shines a light on the region's ethnic diversity and music that transcends ...
France 24 on MSN8h
EU leaders push for influence at Central Asia summit in Uzbekistan
EU leaders will meet with Central Asian counterparts in Uzbekistan on Friday at a major summit aiming to enhance ties and ...
The Diplomat23h
The EU and Central Asia Can Forge a Strategic Partnership Through Connectivity
The Samarkand summit marks a watershed moment in EU-Central Asia relations at a time when the international order is ...
The Astana Times1h
President Tokayev Outlines Vision for Central Asia-EU Cooperation at Summit in Samarkand
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shared his vision of a promising agenda for cooperation between Central Asia and the ...