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
Astana Eager for Oil Profits
Kazakstan is keen to exploit growing interest in its Caspian oil fields
Karzai Balancing Act
Afghan leader Hamid Karzai must ensure that his improving relations with India do not alienate Pakistan.
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.
Peshawar Rings the Changes
Afghans in Peshawar revel in new-found freedoms following the fall of the Taleban.
Rebuilding the Bamiyan Buddhas
Afghans believe that the reconstruction of the famous Bamiyan Buddhas could prove to be an important, symbolic step towards the country's recovery.
US Fails to Curb IMU Threat
America admits it hasn't managed to defeat Uzbek Islamists based in Afghanistan.
Kyrgyzstan: Opposition Hunger Striker Dies
Government opponents call for the resignation of President Askar Akaev following the death during a hunger strike of human rights activist Sheraly Nazarkulov
Kazakstan: Cannabis Factory Scheme Slated
Kazaks are unimpressed with unorthodox government scheme to curb the country's growing drugs problem.
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