Central Asia

Tajiks Nervous About Chinese Ties

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

The American military deployment in Kyrgystan appears to be Washington's latest attempt to support its long-term policy in the region.

14 Nov 05

Transporting humanitarian aid shipments to Afghanistan is fraught with danger.

14 Nov 05

The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan is unlikely to be seriously affected by the apparent death of one of its leaders.

14 Nov 05

Afghan premier Hamid Karzai is the key to good relations between Islamabad and Kabul.

14 Nov 05

In Afghanistan, the frontlines were difficult to find and a fistful of dollars was more useful than a bullet-proof vest.

14 Nov 05

There are fears Russia and American may once again exploit Afghan divisions to exert their influence over the country.

14 Nov 05

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