Central Asia

What Chance for the CIS?

Scepticism About Government Pledge to Boost Business

Should Foreigners be Able to Buy Kyrgyz Land?

Banking Risk Factors Highlighted

Kazak Economic Growth Has Upper Limits, Experts Warn

Is Dialogue Possible Ahead of Street Protests?

Tajiks' Election Choices Already Limited

The main opposition parties have dropped out of the race, and the few remaining candidates have no chance against the current president.

Media Freedom Worries in Kyrgyzstan

Attack on the major independent TV station creates a sense of unease about the government’s view of media rights.

Cash Amnesty Offer Will Depend on Trust

Karachai-Cherkessia: Small Minority Asserts Itself

The Nogai community wants local autonomy, but that will require delicate negotiation with other ethnic groups.