Central Asia
Uzbeks Work on Rapprochement with US
Pakistani Taleban Bruised But Unbowed
American and Pakistani actions against the insurgents appear to have had limited impact.
OSCE Observer Chief Upholds Universal Election Standards for Tajikistan
The head of the OSCE election monitoring team in Tajikistan says the same values and standards should apply to all countries, regardless of differences between their political systems.
Young Tajiks Seek Voice Through Elections
Although many of the candidates nominated for the forthcoming elections in Tajikistan are young, the past record suggests that few of them will make it into parliament or local councils.
Uzbek Photographer Convicted as Warning to Others
Court issues guilty verdict after accepting “comical” evidence that photos libelled Uzbekistan.
Burial Mystery of Georgian Leader
Four times reburied - where is the grave of Zviad Gamsakhurdia now?
Uzbekistan Looks for New Allies
Following its break with the US, Tashkent moves to forge ties with Russia and China.
Uzbek Trial Stirs Memories of Stalinism
The first trial of Andijan “terrorists” looks decidedly staged, but can the government really close off access to other views of what happened.