In this issue:

- CENTRAL ASIA

Afghanistan: Russia Will No Longer Be Deterred by Past Sins by AUNOHITA MOJUMDAR

Russia’s recent involvement in an anti-drug operation in Afghanistan indicates that the exigencies of the present crisis outweigh the burdens of past actions for Moscow. While Russian leaders appear ready to take Kabul’s feelings into account, the Kremlin is no longer willing to let its past sins keep Russia on the sidelines in Afghanistan.

- CASPIAN BASIN

Azerbaijan: Baku State Apparatus Takes Aim at Pro-Opposition Media

- CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan: Manas Fuel Supplier Doubles Down on Good News BY DEIRDRE TYNAN

- CAUCASUS

Georgia: Tbilisi and Tehran Drop Visa Requirements, Resume Direct Flights BY GIORGI LOMSADZE

- CAUCASUS

Armenia: Yerevan Still Bitter over Biden Comments BY MARIANNA GRIGORYAN

- CENTRAL ASIA

Mongolia: Wind Farm Project Could Tilt Ulaanbaatar from Coal to Green Energy BY PEARLY JACOB

- CASPIAN BASIN

Azerbaijan: Baku Keeping its Energy Export Options Open - EURASIANET COMMENTARY BY STEPHEN BLANK

- CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan: Corruption Crackdown Intensifies in Bishkek BY DEIRDRE TYNAN

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