Central Asia

Turkmenistan: New Policies But Little Sign of Change

Turkmen leader wants new ideology to signal a change from his predecessor’s rules, but is he serious about changing the status quo?

Kazak Unemployment Fears

Construction workers first to feel the pinch but others could follow.

Turkmenistan to Host Health, Oil and Gas Events

Uzbek Authorities Try to Stem Capital Flight

HIV Cases Not Taken Seriously Enough

Uzbeks Withdraw From Regional Grouping

Uzbek Farms Forced to Amalgamate

Kyrgyz Mull Risks of Russian Gas Deal

Russian takeover of Kyrgyz gas monopoly may give Moscow political leverage, but some analysts say beggars can't be choosers.

Turkmen Leader to Discuss European Export Route for Gas

Nominations Start for Turkmen Election