Central Asia

Tashkent Seeks Closer Ties with Astana

Citizenship Plan Seen as Flawed

Immigration Policy Needs Review

Kyrgyz-Uzbek Realpolitik

Murder Verdict May Just Raise More Questions

Government Torn Between Media Growth and Control

Unblocking Tajikistan's Giant Dam Project

Tajik officials complain Russia’s RUSAL firm is not moving ahead fast enough on a major hydropower project.

Turkmenistan: Testing Time for Teachers

Niazov puts new squeeze on education spending by making it harder for teachers to get pay increases.

Gas Pipeline Plan Promises Independence from Moscow

Kazakstan Moves into Chinese Oil Market