Economy

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Economy

FPRI: Chinese business in Central Asia. How crony capitalism is eroding justice

This essay is part of an ongoing research project on Chinese firms’ business practices and their developmental effects in Central Asia. I am deeply indebted to my wonderful research assistants, …

The Hill: Doing business with Iran will help Central Asia stabilize the region

Eurasianet: Turkmenistan. Down in the dumps

Diplomat: China’s Central Asian Rail Investment Does Not Add Up

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Society

OCCRP: After Corruption Conviction and $24 Million Fine, Matraimov Buys New Penthouse in Bishkek

Raimbek Matraimov, the former deputy customs chief of Kyrgyzstan who was convicted of large-scale corruption earlier this year, has purchased an elite new apartment in the center of Bishkek, contradicting …

The Conversation: ‘Bride kidnapping’ haunts rural Kyrgyzstan, causing young women to flee their homeland

Telegraph: Extreme Islamist group flexes its muscles in UK

RFE/RL: Central Asian Migrant Workers Choosing Kazakhstan Over Russia Despite Lower Pay