Turkmenistan

Great Game Reprise?

There are fears Russia and American may once again exploit Afghan divisions to exert their influence over the country.

4 Aug 05

Afghan premier Hamid Karzai is the key to good relations between Islamabad and Kabul.

4 Aug 05

Countries neighbouring Afghanistan refuse to participate directly in US-led military strike against the Kabul regime.

4 Aug 05

The wholesale destruction of Afghanistan's cultural heritage has gone virtually unnoticed.

4 Aug 05

Long-running dispute on Caspian oil reserves creates tensions which may ultimately harm Ashgabat more than Baku.

25 Jul 05

Poverty and the ready availability of heroin have led many women to take up drug dealing.

12 Jul 05

Women forced to give up studies or change subjects because of sexual harassment.

30 Jun 05

How far down the road towards NATO membership is Armenia likely to go?

16 Jun 05

More support is available for battered Turkmen women, but too many are resigned to their fate.

16 Jun 05

The Balkar minority in Kabardino-Balkaria takes to the streets following murder of local leader.

2 Jun 05

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