Central Asia

Super-Parliament Won't Fix Governance Problems

Stalemate with Azerbaijan Broken

Kazaks Reluctant to Play the Stock Market

Will Damning Human Rights Report Effect Change?

Ombudsman is Clear Favourite in By-Election

Opposition Calls White-Clad Protest for March 21

Security Council Official Goes to Interior Ministry

Hizb ut-Tahrir Emboldened in Kyrgyzstan

Islamic group uses various tactics to seek publicity despite being under a ban.

Afghanistan's Poppy Conundrum

This year’s eradication campaign in Helmand seems to be accomplishing little except beefing up support for the Taleban.

Lake Balkhash's Future Depends on China