[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @thetimesoca The Times of Central Asia Several significant developments are happening in Central Asia, including a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan that reduces corridor risk and boosts westbound trade, and the US and Turkmenistan cautiously deepening ties through energy security and digital projects. Additionally, Central Asian countries are making a bold showing at the Osaka Expo 2025, highlighting their culture, identity, and future ambitions. Meanwhile, economic complexities and challenges, such as labor migration and dependence on Moscow, continue to impact the region. ### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1735004628893208576/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX +919% - X Month XXXXXXXXX +159% - X Months XXXXXXXXXX +212% - X Year XXXXXXXXXX +3,479% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1735004628893208576/posts_active)  - X Week XX +27% - X Month XX -XXXX% - X Months XXX -XX% - X Year XXX -XX% ### Followers: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1735004628893208576/followers)  - X Week XXXXX +1.20% - X Month XXXXX -XXXX% - X Months XXXXX +61% - X Year XXXXX +1,613% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1735004628893208576/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1735004628893208576/influence) --- **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) #4635 [finance](/list/finance) XXXXX% **Social topic influence** [kazakhstan](/topic/kazakhstan) #8, [asia](/topic/asia) #32, [azerbaijan](/topic/azerbaijan) #49, [russia](/topic/russia) 14.29%, [uzbekistan](/topic/uzbekistan) 14.29%, [china](/topic/china) 14.29%, [armenia](/topic/armenia) 7.14%, [pledge](/topic/pledge) 7.14%, [deeper](/topic/deeper) 7.14%, [investment](/topic/investment) XXXX% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@stephenmbland](/creator/undefined) [@robertmcutler](/creator/undefined) [@edwardlemon3](/creator/undefined) [@jardinebradley](/creator/undefined) [@brucepannier](/creator/undefined) [@freebarakat](/creator/undefined) [@allabermedi](/creator/undefined) [@gordonthom14630](/creator/undefined) [@drelvinmammadov](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1735004628893208576/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "Azerbaijan lifts its transit ban on Armenia as Aliyev visits Kazakhstan. In Astana Aliyev and Tokayev pledge deeper cooperation in energy transport and the Middle Corridor signaling a new phase in regional diplomacy. Read more in our latest from @StephenMBland" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1980728426442227988) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-21T20:10Z 7504 followers, 67.9K engagements "Chinas expanding footprint in Central Asia is meeting local resistance. In *Backlash* @EdwardLemon3 and @Jardine_bradley trace how governments and citizens navigate Beijings growing influence while balancing development gains with concerns over dependency and sovereignty" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1977417878321467745) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-12T16:55Z 7447 followers, 65.7K engagements "Russia pressed for deeper trade and investment at the Central Asia summit in Dushanbe but Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan pushed their own infrastructure and transport agendas. Leaders aim to balance Moscows influence with wider ties to China the EU and other partners" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1977419454683484434) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-12T17:01Z 7467 followers, 47.7K engagements "Tens of thousands of Central Asian migrant workers in Russia face a new deportation regime after failing to legalize their status with women and children among those affected. The move could strain labor markets and cut remittances. Read more in our latest from @BrucePannier" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1979206447289504001) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-17T15:22Z 7501 followers, 71.3K engagements "A decade after Ninety One sparked the Q-pop movement Kazakhstans pop scene is thriving but still bound by unspoken limits. Young artists embrace Kazakh identity and global style yet freedom of expression remains carefully contained" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1980729518613766246) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-21T20:14Z 7501 followers, 53.6K engagements "Kazakhstan reaffirms its balanced stance following the Gaza ceasefire supporting peace efforts while maintaining ties with both Israel and Palestine. Astanas multivector diplomacy underscores dialogue over division in a tense regional climate" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1977705643399344456) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-13T11:59Z 7502 followers, 55.6K engagements "The Middle Corridors future depends on turning projects into an integrated regional system. Experts say Central Asia the Caucasus and Turkey must align energy digital and transport networks - building interoperability not just infrastructure" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1978916067826372787) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-16T20:08Z 7502 followers, 77.5K engagements "In our latest from @RobertMCutler read how Kazakhstans $XXX billion Wabtec deal and the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan railway reshape Central Asias rail map showing how the region balances U.S. and Chinese partnerships to expand connectivity" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1979157285806158261) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-17T12:07Z 7504 followers, 386.8K engagements "Drone strikes on Russian energy sites have disrupted facilities handling Kazakhstans oil and gas exposing Astanas reliance on Russian routes and accelerating efforts to build alternative corridors across the Caspian" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1980303263124836587) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-20T16:01Z 7502 followers, 108.4K engagements "Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan strengthen their brotherly partnership as Aliyevs visit to Astana advances cooperation in energy transport and digital projects. Both nations deepen their role in the Middle Corridor and the wider Turkic world" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1980990742182162627) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-22T13:32Z 7504 followers, 55.8K engagements "Aliyevs visit to Astana highlights growing AzerbaijanKazakhstan alignment on energy and transport. Both back the U.S.-brokered Zangezur peace corridor linking Central Asia to Europe via the Middle Corridor and a new trans-Caspian route" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1980991734827098325) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-22T13:36Z 7504 followers, 251.4K engagements "The East Kazakhstan Falconry Festival gathered falconers from seven countries to celebrate the ancient art of sayat. Amid soaring eagles and revived nomadic rituals the event honored harmony between humans nature and the enduring spirit of the steppe" [X Link](https://x.com/thetimesoca/status/1981387101016088933) [@thetimesoca](/creator/x/thetimesoca) 2025-10-23T15:47Z 7504 followers, 71.1K engagements
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@thetimesoca The Times of Central Asia
Several significant developments are happening in Central Asia, including a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan that reduces corridor risk and boosts westbound trade, and the US and Turkmenistan cautiously deepening ties through energy security and digital projects. Additionally, Central Asian countries are making a bold showing at the Osaka Expo 2025, highlighting their culture, identity, and future ambitions. Meanwhile, economic complexities and challenges, such as labor migration and dependence on Moscow, continue to impact the region.
Engagements: XXXXXXX #
- X Week XXXXXXX +919%
- X Month XXXXXXXXX +159%
- X Months XXXXXXXXXX +212%
- X Year XXXXXXXXXX +3,479%
Mentions: XX #
- X Week XX +27%
- X Month XX -XXXX%
- X Months XXX -XX%
- X Year XXX -XX%
Followers: XXXXX #
- X Week XXXXX +1.20%
- X Month XXXXX -XXXX%
- X Months XXXXX +61%
- X Year XXXXX +1,613%
CreatorRank: XXXXXX #
Social Influence #
Social category influence countries #4635 finance XXXXX%
Social topic influence kazakhstan #8, asia #32, azerbaijan #49, russia 14.29%, uzbekistan 14.29%, china 14.29%, armenia 7.14%, pledge 7.14%, deeper 7.14%, investment XXXX%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @stephenmbland @robertmcutler @edwardlemon3 @jardinebradley @brucepannier @freebarakat @allabermedi @gordonthom14630 @drelvinmammadov
Top Social Posts #
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"Azerbaijan lifts its transit ban on Armenia as Aliyev visits Kazakhstan. In Astana Aliyev and Tokayev pledge deeper cooperation in energy transport and the Middle Corridor signaling a new phase in regional diplomacy. Read more in our latest from @StephenMBland"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-21T20:10Z 7504 followers, 67.9K engagements
"Chinas expanding footprint in Central Asia is meeting local resistance. In Backlash @EdwardLemon3 and @Jardine_bradley trace how governments and citizens navigate Beijings growing influence while balancing development gains with concerns over dependency and sovereignty"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-12T16:55Z 7447 followers, 65.7K engagements
"Russia pressed for deeper trade and investment at the Central Asia summit in Dushanbe but Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan pushed their own infrastructure and transport agendas. Leaders aim to balance Moscows influence with wider ties to China the EU and other partners"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-12T17:01Z 7467 followers, 47.7K engagements
"Tens of thousands of Central Asian migrant workers in Russia face a new deportation regime after failing to legalize their status with women and children among those affected. The move could strain labor markets and cut remittances. Read more in our latest from @BrucePannier"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-17T15:22Z 7501 followers, 71.3K engagements
"A decade after Ninety One sparked the Q-pop movement Kazakhstans pop scene is thriving but still bound by unspoken limits. Young artists embrace Kazakh identity and global style yet freedom of expression remains carefully contained"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-21T20:14Z 7501 followers, 53.6K engagements
"Kazakhstan reaffirms its balanced stance following the Gaza ceasefire supporting peace efforts while maintaining ties with both Israel and Palestine. Astanas multivector diplomacy underscores dialogue over division in a tense regional climate"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-13T11:59Z 7502 followers, 55.6K engagements
"The Middle Corridors future depends on turning projects into an integrated regional system. Experts say Central Asia the Caucasus and Turkey must align energy digital and transport networks - building interoperability not just infrastructure"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-16T20:08Z 7502 followers, 77.5K engagements
"In our latest from @RobertMCutler read how Kazakhstans $XXX billion Wabtec deal and the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan railway reshape Central Asias rail map showing how the region balances U.S. and Chinese partnerships to expand connectivity"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-17T12:07Z 7504 followers, 386.8K engagements
"Drone strikes on Russian energy sites have disrupted facilities handling Kazakhstans oil and gas exposing Astanas reliance on Russian routes and accelerating efforts to build alternative corridors across the Caspian"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-20T16:01Z 7502 followers, 108.4K engagements
"Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan strengthen their brotherly partnership as Aliyevs visit to Astana advances cooperation in energy transport and digital projects. Both nations deepen their role in the Middle Corridor and the wider Turkic world"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-22T13:32Z 7504 followers, 55.8K engagements
"Aliyevs visit to Astana highlights growing AzerbaijanKazakhstan alignment on energy and transport. Both back the U.S.-brokered Zangezur peace corridor linking Central Asia to Europe via the Middle Corridor and a new trans-Caspian route"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-22T13:36Z 7504 followers, 251.4K engagements
"The East Kazakhstan Falconry Festival gathered falconers from seven countries to celebrate the ancient art of sayat. Amid soaring eagles and revived nomadic rituals the event honored harmony between humans nature and the enduring spirit of the steppe"
X Link @thetimesoca 2025-10-23T15:47Z 7504 followers, 71.1K engagements