Tashkent Braced for War
The Uzbek leadership looks set to help the US in its war against Bin Laden and his Taleban allies.
21 Feb 05
China
Kazakstan: Fears Over WTO Plan
Fast track membership of the international trade regulation body may deal a serious blow to the country's economy.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Opposition Divided After Failed March
Cracks start to show in the opposition after the much-hyped Aksy-Bishkek march peters out.
21 Feb 05
Eyes and Ears of Uzbek Government
The mahalla used to be a benign social institution - now it is part of a police state.
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan Tightens Border Controls
A spate of extremist attacks in the CIS region prompts Astana to crackdown on illegal migration.
21 Feb 05
Tajiks Alarmed by Russian Troop Withdrawal
Gorno-Badakhshan residents fear departure of Russian border guards will leave them without jobs.
21 Feb 05
Civilian Takes Charges Of Uzbek Army
Uzbekistan appoints a civilian defence minister as part of sweeping military reforms
21 Feb 05
New Taleban Agenda
The authorities in Islamabad appear to have found a new use for the Taleban
21 Feb 05
Kazak Political Feud
Accusations of corruption expose damaging power games among Kazakstan's political elite
21 Feb 05
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