Central Asia

Turkmenistan's Small Band of Defiant Voters

The state threw its weight behind Berdymukhamedov, but some at least defied officials and voted for his rivals.

Kyrgyzstan: Kulov May Unite Opposition

Many opposition leaders have said they are ready to rally around the former prime minister.

Call to Refine More Oil at Home

Restrictive Policies Lead to Rising Farm Prices

Muslim Women Assert Headscarf Rights

Jury Trials Still in the Balance

Key Appointment Remains Unfilled

Huge Spending Needed to Solve Health Crisis

What to Expect from the New President

Constitutional Reform “Amounts to Nothing”