Central Asia

Caspian Pipeline Needs Political Sea-Change

End of an Era

Officials convene emergency meeting to manage what may be a difficult transition.

Tashkent Makes Small Concessions on Andijan

Cotton Crackdown in Andijan

New provincial governor applies tough measures to salvage a disappointing cotton crop.

Cabinet Resignation Creates Impasse

Uncertain Future for Post-Niazov Turkmenistan

Government Concerned at Capital Flight

Caspian Summit to Discuss Sea Division, Again

Interior Ministry Put in Charge of Migration

Public-Service TV Some Way Off