Three decades post the Soviet Union’s dissolution, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are on a transformative economic trajectory. Historically tied to Russian production, they’ve since sought independence, significantly aided by Gulf investments. Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan capitalized on their rich oil and gas reserves while also facing challenges due to their landlocked nature and […]
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