Tajikistan’s Frozen Banking System
Officials blame falling remittances but have failed to implement serious reforms.
14 Dec 16
Central Asia
Kyrgyz Imams Tasked With Battling Extremism
State is focusing on new ways of dealing with the threat of radicalisation.
9 Dec 16
Uzbekistan's New President – a Reformer or Another Dictator?
Initial moves towards reform have not convinced observers that the new leader will end a quarter of a century of dictatorial rule.
7 Dec 16
Kyrgyzstan Poised to Vote on Constitutional Change
The upcoming public vote is not proving universally popular.
12 Nov 16
Another Blow to Kazakstan's Press Freedom
Latest case highlights growing dangers to country's media scene.
17 Oct 16
Kazaks and Kyrgyz Struggle With Eurasian Integration
Neighbour states are not finding their new trade relations easy going.
29 Sep 16
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Paper Tiger or Sleeping Dragon?
Eurasian grouping will include half of the world’s population when it expands next year.
26 Sep 16
Tajik Parents Say 'Da' to Russian-Language Schools
Families willing to go to great lengths to ensure children get a specialised education.
22 Sep 16
Misusing Hate Speech Laws in Central Asia
Regimes are jumping on an anti-incitement bandwagon to silence critics.
16 Sep 16
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