Central Asia

Turkmen-Iran Free Trade Zone Withers

Hopes that business and cultural links would be boosted have been dashed by lack of interest from both Turkmen and Iranian governments.

Pilgrims' Protest in Kyrgyzstan

Claims and counter-claims of wrongdoing in the Muslim clerical establishment are a symptom of an organisation in need of change.

OSCE Urged to Mind its Own Business

Cutting the Cost of Internet Use

Afghan Instability Threatens Central Asia, Experts Say

OSCE Sets Deadline for Reforms

Patriotism Won't Pay the Bills

Kyrgyz Officials Say No to Turkmen Leader's Book

Dual Citizenship Ban for Officials Welcomed

Roadworks Ahead