Central Asia

New US Envoy to Tashkent

Tajik Media Short of Journalists

Universities lack the modern teaching methods to turn out high-calibre graduates to work as journalists.

Close-Surveillance Holidays in Turkmenistan

Tourist Industry Hampered by Poor Infrastructure

Tight Monetary Policy Seen as Drag on Growth

Turkmenistan: Multiple Pipelines Still Possible

Russia has scored a major coup by getting its preferred gas pipeline deal signed first, but analysts say other routes to Europe and China are still possible.

International Atomic Agency to Look at Radioactive Smuggling

Iran Unlikely to Join Former Soviet Security Grouping

More Party Manoeuvring on the Cards

OSCE Launches Minority Language Scheme