Kyrgyz Thieves Threaten Economy
Theft of non-ferrous metal plays havoc with business and industry.
Kazakstan Turns Its Back on Central Asia
Deterred by the region's poverty and instability, Kazaks draw back from integration with immediate neighbours and fix their gaze on Russia.
Superpowers Compete in Kyrgyzstan
Russia, China and the US are building relationships with Kyrgyzstan - but can it survive their threefold embrace?
Protests Against Chinese Traders
Competition from over the border riles small-time traders as well as bigger businessmen.
Uzbekistan Poised for Cotton Boom
Dazzled by the prospect of soaring profits on the world cotton market, the Uzbek government seems unlikely to share its good fortune with the impoverished workforce.
Water Dispute Threatens Central Asian stability
Astana is seriously concerned over plans by China to divert several cross-border rivers
Kyrgyz MPs Rail Against Border Deal
Kyrgyz deputies challenge the government over a secret memorandum proposing an exchange of territory with Uzbekistan
Afghan Refugees Abandoned
Several thousand Afghan refugees have been marooned on the Tajik border for nearly a year
Kyrgyz President Impeachment Threat
A power-struggle is brewing in Kyrgyzstan between president and parliament
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