Central Asia

Turkmenistan: Niazov's Silent Prison

By Arslan Berdyev in Ashgabat (RCA No. 143, 3-Sep-02)

14 Nov 05

By Vladimir Davlatov in Dushanbe (RCA No. 143, 3-Sep-02)

14 Nov 05

By Dmitry Kabak in Bishkek (RCA No. 143, 3-Sep-02)

14 Nov 05

By Eduard Poletaev in Almaty (RCA No. 143, 3-Sep-02)

14 Nov 05

Kyrgyzstan detectives catch four officials dealing in one of the most endangered species in the world, raising fears of widespread corruption.

14 Nov 05

Prominent Washington analyst downplays Central Asia's strategic and geopolitical value.

14 Nov 05

The growing friendship between China and Tajikistan provokes unease in some quarters of this tiny Central Asian republic.

14 Nov 05

Tajik and Uzbek officials in the interim administration in Afghanistan appear to be looking to Dushanbe to bolster their position.

14 Nov 05

Russia's influence in Central Asia may be further undermined if Dushanbe strengthens ties with the US.

14 Nov 05

Some ethnic Russians are leaving Kyrgyzstan because of their opposition to the imminent deployment of thousands of troops in the country.

14 Nov 05

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