Central Asia

Kazakstan: Nazarbaev's Gamble

Astana hopes support for US strategic goals will prompt Washington to turn a blind eye to flagrant persecution of opposition groups.

21 Feb 05

The resignation of the Kyrgyz government over the deaths of demonstrators in Aksy is unlikely to ease tensions in the country.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyzstan detectives catch four officials dealing in one of the most endangered species in the world, raising fears of widespread corruption.

21 Feb 05

Prominent Washington analyst downplays Central Asia's strategic and geopolitical value.

21 Feb 05

The growing friendship between China and Tajikistan provokes unease in some quarters of this tiny Central Asian republic.

21 Feb 05

Tajik and Uzbek officials in the interim administration in Afghanistan appear to be looking to Dushanbe to bolster their position.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz doctors are concerned at the resurgence of traditional healers.

21 Feb 05

Fears that renewed war on corruption will fail to capture the biggest fish.

21 Feb 05

Government officials are increasingly reluctant to open up to foreign media.

21 Feb 05

Human rights groups voice concerns about accolade EBRD meeting will give Uzbekistan.

21 Feb 05

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