US-Kazak Relations Thaw
Washington seeks better relations with Kazakstan in order to further its economic and military interests in the region.
22 Feb 05
Turkmenistan
Central Asia Rights Record Set to Worsen?
The targeting of high profile figures may have grave implications for opponents of the region's regimes.
22 Feb 05
Tajikistan Turns to The West
The former Soviet republic appears to be cutting its traditional ties with Russia to capitalise on its post-September 11 strategic importance.
22 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Gulag Threat for Dissenters
President Niazov looks to crack down further on his opponents in the wake of last year’s alleged assassination attempt.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Fury Over New Constitution
President's critics say his proposed constitutional changes will make the country a virtual dictatorship.
22 Feb 05
Turkmen Face Crippling Travel Curbs
Mushrooming checkpoints along major routes have made Turkmen citizens foreigners in their own country.
22 Feb 05
Tajikistan Courts Turkmenbashi
Dushanbe and Ashgabat forge new alliance that may help them resist Uzbekistan's influence in the region.
22 Feb 05
Uzbek Trade War Escalates
Government justifies border closure by accusing neighbouring states of economic aggression.
22 Feb 05
Turkmenbashi Rattles Sabre
Build-up of Turkmen armed forces seen as response to growing international criticism.
22 Feb 05
Newspaper Slur Angers Uighurs
Kazak authorities come to defence of ethnic group attacked in media report.
22 Feb 05
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