Kazak Army Reforms 'Unrealistic'
Military experts are sceptical about government plans to overhaul the armed forces
22 Feb 05
Central Asia
Gas Guarantees Tashkent Political Leverage
Uzbekistan's neighbours are seeking alternative energy sources in an effort to escape dependence on Tashkent
22 Feb 05
Central Asian Leaders Think Alike
Journalists from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakstan discuss their mutual problems
22 Feb 05
IMF Under Fire in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz are bitter over what they see as crippling IMF credit conditions
22 Feb 05
Asaba Closure Outrage
Tensions rise between Kyrgyz media and the authorities after latest press crackdown.
22 Feb 05
Economic Migrants Flock to Kazakstan
Almaty struggles to stem the flow of economic migrants into the country.
22 Feb 05
Afghan Refugees Left in Limbo
Uzbekistan's delicate balancing act over relations with the warring sides in Afghanistan leaves refugees out in the cold
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Uigur Fury Over Market Blaze
Uigur traders have accused police and firefighters of robbing them during a fire at their market in central Bishkek.
22 Feb 05
Russia Pushes for Central Asian OPEC
Russia steps up efforts to establish a Central Asian energy alliance as a counterweight to growing US influence in the region
22 Feb 05
US Prompts Uzbek Rights Rethink
After earning an appalling human rights record over the past few years, Uzbekistan shows signs of changing tack, under pressure from its powerful new American ally.
22 Feb 05
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