Central Asia

Divisions Loom Over Ethnic Minority Languages

Public Protests Have Little Impact

Tajik Agriculture Urged to Diversify

Andijan Victims Let Down by German Ruling

Kyrgyz Parties Must Merge or Fail

Political parties have more of a chance of winning power than ever before, but they are in no shape to fight elections at the moment.

Political Divorce in Kyrgyzstan

The difficult relationship between the president and his prime minister breaks down after parliament refuses to let Felix Kulov come back as premier.

Kyrgyz-Uzbek Free Travel to Boost Trade

Radio Liberty Cuts Leave Few Alternative Voices

Kyrgyzstan's Cumbersome New Cabinet

What Chance of a Thaw?

Cautious optimism that Saparmurat Niazov’s heirs will slowly begin moving forward towards reforms.