Central Asia

Uzbeks Face Obstacles in Increasingly Tajik State

Kyrgyzstan's growing ties with Moscow give it added clout in region but could prove a liability.

Jihad Jitters in Tajikistan

Russia Factor Shifts Kyrgyz-Uzbek Power Balance

Kyrgyzstan's growing ties with Moscow give it added clout in region but could prove a liability.

Tajiks Labour Migrants Confused About Status

Draconian Laws Threaten Free Trade Unions in Kazakstan

Government trying to co-opt unions into unified structure and punish any stragglers.

Kyrgyzstan: Civil Rights in Reverse Gear

Restrictive bills copied from Russia equate desire for basic rights with suspect pro-Western views.

Battling Human Trafficking in Tajikistan

Tajik Police Declare War on Sex Trade

Kazakstan's Balancing Act Over Ukraine Ties

Government aims to strengthen links with Kiev while avoiding alienating strategic partner Moscow.

Youth Violence in Tajikistan