Hidden Agenda of Afghan Donors
Kabul should be wary of the motives of some of the countries contributing to the Afghan reconstruction process.
22 Feb 05
China
Central Asia Rights Record Set to Worsen?
The targeting of high profile figures may have grave implications for opponents of the region's regimes.
22 Feb 05
Akaev Provokes Constitutional Reform Storm
President reneges on pledge to include opposition in drafting highly-publicised amendments to the constitution.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Fears Over Tajik Border Talks
Violent border clashes do not bode well for talks to resolve a Soviet-era dispute.
22 Feb 05
Uzbek Trade War Escalates
Government justifies border closure by accusing neighbouring states of economic aggression.
22 Feb 05
Newspaper Slur Angers Uighurs
Kazak authorities come to defence of ethnic group attacked in media report.
22 Feb 05
Central Asian Transport Rivalry
Both Kazakstan and Uzbekistan are eager to be seen as a gateway between East and West
22 Feb 05
Russia Slaps Tougher Controls on Kazak Border
The introduction of new border controls on the Kazak-Russian frontier is being interpreted as a warning from the Kremlin
22 Feb 05
Astana Eager for Oil Profits
Kazakstan is keen to exploit growing interest in its Caspian oil fields
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Islamists Win Respect
The Khizb-ut-Takhrir group is gaining sympathy among many southern Kyrgyz tired of poverty and leery of the new US military presence.
22 Feb 05
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