Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Gets its New Constitution

Concerns at Growth of Chinese-Owned Oil Assets

Power Industry Needs Major Funding

Tajiks Struggle to Stem Tide of Drugs

Kazaks, Uzbeks Concerned at Kyrgyz Turmoil

Death Penalty Proposal for Drug Offences

Kyrgyzstan: No Olive Branch from President

Parliament was promised more rights in a radical new constitution, so it was angered by the conservative document it received.

Airline Offices Under Siege

Corruption in Turkmenistan’s airline agencies is creating an artificial shortage of tickets, so that hundreds of passengers are forced to stand in queues all night, or else pay large bribes to secure a seat.

Rahmonov is Firm Favourite, as Expected

Gas Alliance Pursues Political Goals