Recent Stories

17 Jan 12
New Year's Eve killing prompts debate on which traditions really count as Tajik.
6 Jan 12
In Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, police and politicians recruit women as professional campaigners or just as troublemakers.
15 Dec 11
Political tensions, trade rules and simple corruption make travel between Central Asian states a complex and unpleasant business.
30 Sep 11
Prosecuting journalists for reporting on sensitive topics is shooting the messenger.
25 Aug 11
Analysts blame failure to secure legal position of temporary workers in Russia.
16 Aug 11
Leading Russian analyst says Tajikistan’s leaders overestimate how much they can pressure world powers to secure lucrative military base deals.
30 May 11
Fast-evolving nature of Islamic militancy needs to be watched, experts say.
5 May 11
Killing of veteran militant seen as al-Qaeda emissary has eased but not removed security threat in Central Asian state, analysts say.
13 Apr 11
Participants in IWPR gathering on domestic violence say they drew important lessons on combating the scourge.
13 Apr 11
Participants in IWPR gathering on domestic violence say they drew important lessons on combating the scourge.