The dust from the sudden Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has not settled yet, and it is likely that new turmoil is just round the corner. But the fallout of the crisis on neighbouring countries can already be felt, and much more can be anticipated.

Moscow is moving to transform the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) into a more unified political and economic bloc, an apparent response to perceived Western pressure against the grouping. 

Over 130 Targeted for Alleged Membership in Groups Deemed ‘Extremist’ 

The documents focuses on viruses, droughts, water shortages and food deficits as potential crisis flashpoints.

Companies close to the former president enjoy a monopoly on lucrative recycling fees.

 There is virtually no progress in the exploration and development of gas fields in Kazakhstan, including that on the assets in the Caspian Sea, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.