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Why Uzbekistan chose Russia for its nuclear future

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, a political observer, and a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

08 Jun 2026-12:19
Russia, Uzbekistan start construction of nuclear power plant

Russia and Uzbekistan on Thursday began construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, the first of its kind in post-Soviet Central Asia, the Kremlin said, to help meet the ‌growing regional demand for power.

05 Jun 2026-05:26
Putin visits Tokayev seeking guarantees, but Kazakhstan has many options

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

27 May 2026-22:00
Beijing watches as Quad powers gather in New Delhi

Foreign ministers from the Quad countries — the United States, India, Japan and Australia — are meeting in New Delhi on 26 May. At first glance, this may appear to be another routine round of consultations within the Indo-Pacific framework. Yet the meeting carries far greater significance: it is taking place at a time when the balance of power in Asia is shifting rapidly, China is expanding its influence, global supply chains remain vulnerable, and maritime security is once again emerging as one of the central issues in world politics.

26 May 2026-10:15
Between Washington, Tehran and Beijing: Kazakhstan’s strategic calculus

Kazakhstan is rightly regarded as the leading country in Central Asia, both in terms of its territory and natural resources. Its position gives it significant influence on the global stage. Although Kazakhstan is a Muslim-majority country, it pursues a highly pragmatic foreign policy, maintaining friendly relations with countries across the world, including Israel.

25 May 2026-11:55
Can Central Asia become the world's next major trade hub?

21 May 2026-23:42
From oil dependence to digital economies: How Central Asia is trying to build its technological future

For decades, the economies of Central Asia were largely shaped by oil, natural gas, mining, agriculture, and post Soviet industrial systems.

19 May 2026-22:45
Why Central Asia faces one of the world’s most dangerous environmental challenges

For decades, discussions about Central Asia focused largely on oil, natural gas, trade corridors, and geopolitics. Today, however, another issue is rapidly emerging as one of the greatest long term threats to the region’s economic stability and national security: water.

19 May 2026-22:39
The battle for critical minerals: Why Central Asia is becoming a strategic frontline in the global resource race

A new global competition is rapidly reshaping international politics, industrial strategy, and economic alliances.

19 May 2026-22:32
How the Middle Corridor is transforming Central Asia into a global trade powerhouse

For decades, Central Asia was often viewed as a geographically isolated region trapped between larger powers and dependent on limited export routes. Today, however, a major geopolitical and economic transformation is underway.

19 May 2026-22:23