Beauty and the Beast
In the first of two articles, Anthony Fitzherbert recollects a side of Afghanistan which contrasts vividly with the commonly held view of a country torn apart by war, poverty and religious extremism.
In the first of two articles, Anthony Fitzherbert recollects a side of Afghanistan which contrasts vividly with the commonly held view of a country torn apart by war, poverty and religious extremism.
Moscow clearly wants to exert some influence over the new Afghan administration, but it may struggle to do so.
Bishkek security agencies look set to tighten the screws on Kyrgyz nationals studying Islam abroad.
Pakistan is seeking a rapprochement with the Northern Alliance in a bid to retain some influence in Afghanistan
There are growing indications that European troops may be granted use of an airbase in Uzbekistan.
Growing numbers of Kyrgyz villagers are turning to drug production to escape poverty.
Over the last decade, Tajikistan has become a major transit route for Afghan drug traffickers.
Unable to lure him back from exile, the Kazak government is pushing ahead with the trial of a leading Nazarbaev opponent.