Tajikistan

US Afghan Policy Switch

Washington is redoubling its efforts to achieve a breakthrough on the Afghan battlefield, after becoming frustrated with diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis.

21 Feb 05

Pakistan at Crossroads

General Musharraf of Pakistan is facing serious domestic and foreign policy challenges following the overthrow of the Taleban regime.

21 Feb 05

Pashtuns May Demand Own State

Officials in Islamabad are concerned that the defeat of the Taleban may prompt Pashtuns in Pakistan and Afghanistan to demand their own state.

21 Feb 05

Karimov Critic Arrested in Prague

Human rights activists fear the arrest of a prominent Uzbek opposition leader will be ignored by the international community.

21 Feb 05

Uzbeks Rewrite History

Academics fear Tashkent's historical revisionism may lead to anti-Russian feeling among Uzbek youth.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz Coup Fears

As demonstrators converged on the capital, local and foreign analysts voiced concerns over the republic's future.

21 Feb 05
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