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Steppe Brief
A weekly intelligence digest on political, economic and regulatory developments in Central Asia and the South Caucasus — for investors, compliance teams and decision-makers.
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Top events of the week
Top three events of the week with assessed impact on business and the investment environment. For each: brief context, forward-looking view and a recommendation for decision-makers.
Country deep-dives
Detailed coverage of each Central Asian country: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan. On significant events — extended focus on the South Caucasus.
Cross-border narratives
Geopolitical shifts, sanctions risks, trade frictions — cross-cutting themes spanning all eight countries of the region.
Expert commentary
Views from regional analysts and members of the Steppe Intelligence expert network — context and texture from specialists on the ground.
SOCMINT — social media and Telegram
A review of key conversations and narratives across regional social media in five languages. Which topics are gaining reach, and which signals of public sentiment are visible before they reach institutional media.
Who it's for
Investors and funds — for assessing macro risks and understanding the political processes that affect portfolios.
Compliance teams — for monitoring sanctions risk, regulatory developments and reputational factors in the region.
Corporate clients — for strategic planning, market assessment and political context.
Media and researchers — for regional context and access to the expert network. Tailored terms for academic and media subscribers.
Pricing
Trial
Free
One archive issue of your choice
Monthly
$199/month
4 weekly issues + 3 months of archive access
Annual
$1,670/year (saves ~30%)
52 issues + full archive + 2 analyst consultations per year
