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Mongolia vs Rio Tinto: The Copper Mine at the Centre of the World
Oyu Tolgoi is producing record copper, heading for fourth place globally, and generating a political crisis. Ulaanbaatar wants a renegotiation. Rio Tinto cannot afford to walk away.
The Turkic Moment: What Erdogan's Astana Visit Reveals About Kazakhstan's Strategic Choices
Thirteen agreements, a record trade surge, and a new medal — but Ankara and Astana are reading the partnership through different lenses
Fitch highlights increasing fiscal deficit in Kyrgyzstan
Fitch's latest analytical assessment projects a widening budget deficit for Kyrgyzstan, signalling a period of increased fiscal strain for the Central Asian nation. This evaluation provides a sober, measured view of the country's immediate
Georgia’s fuel exports jump sevenfold in Q1 2026 on Russian oil influx
Georgia’s external trade saw a notable uplift in the first quarter of 2026, with overall exports reaching $1.72 billion. This represented a 23.4 per cent increase compared with the same period a year earlier, driven by significant shifts in
Mongolia’s Rail Gambit: Corridor Could Reshape Trade Routes
Ulaanbaatar is in advanced talks with Japan and South Korea to fund an alternative trans-Mongolian rail line — a strategic pivot that signals discomfort with dependence on Russian transit.
BRI at 13: Central Asia’s Balance Sheet
A decade after the Belt and Road announcement, the regional ledger shows clear winners, clear losers, and several open accounts.