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.
14 Nov 05
Central Asia
Russia Forging New Afghan Policy
Moscow clearly wants to exert some influence over the new Afghan administration, but it may struggle to do so.
14 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Religious Students to be Probed
Bishkek security agencies look set to tighten the screws on Kyrgyz nationals studying Islam abroad.
14 Nov 05
Islamabad Courts Northern Alliance
Pakistan is seeking a rapprochement with the Northern Alliance in a bid to retain some influence in Afghanistan
14 Nov 05
Allies to Get Second Uzbek Base?
There are growing indications that European troops may be granted use of an airbase in Uzbekistan.
14 Nov 05
Cannabis Lifts Kyrgyz Spirits
Growing numbers of Kyrgyz villagers are turning to drug production to escape poverty.
14 Nov 05
Dushanbe Concern Over Drug Trade
Over the last decade, Tajikistan has become a major transit route for Afghan drug traffickers.
14 Nov 05
Kajegeldin on Trial
Unable to lure him back from exile, the Kazak government is pushing ahead with the trial of a leading Nazarbaev opponent.
14 Nov 05
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