Turkmenistan

Kazakstan Seeks OSCE Chair

Experts predict “small revolution” if Kazakstan gets the top position in the European grouping in 2009.

20 Nov 05

Donald Rumsfeld wins a temporary reprieve for the country’s military operations in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

20 Nov 05

A month after alarming reports of multiple murder from the southwest city of Mary, no one is sure what really happened.

20 Nov 05

The president has tried to appropriate Islamic imagery and institutions, but his attempt to control all forms of religious expression could backfire.

20 Nov 05

Kyrgyz diplomatic staff say seemingly prestigious overseas postings often entail shoddy facilities and poor wages.

20 Nov 05

New president faces many serious challenges, but there’s hope he’ll improve political accountability and economic fortunes.

20 Nov 05

The government denies plans for quick sell-off of huge aluminium smelter, but some believe it will come sooner rather than later.

20 Nov 05

Tough new regulations further curtail free movement between the two countries.

20 Nov 05

Tehran’s growing economic and cultural cooperation has strategic goals.

20 Nov 05

Uzbekistan is so angry at Kyrgyz failure to send back Andijan refugees that it derails a contract to supply essential fuel to its neighbour.

20 Nov 05

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