Central Asia

Tajik Youth Drawn to Radical Islam

Education more effective than repression in turning young minds away from extremism, experts say.

Uzbek Cotton Farms Stick to Manual Labour

Kyrgyz Elite Ousts Over-Independent Premier

Change of government strengthens position of president and his party by sidelining an up-and-coming politician.

Landmines Still a Threat on Tajik-Uzbek Border

Turkmen "Holy Book" Still on Shelves

Local Heroes vs Central Government in Tajik East

Death of high-profile leader in Badakhshan deepens distrust of formal authorities.

Tashkent Squashes Another Investor

Tight Security for Uzbek Independence Day

Kazakstan Trial Seen as Too Flawed to be Fair

Prosecutors accuse three defendants of plotting against state, though little solid evidence has been presented.

How Will Badakhshan Recover from Violence?

Violence has dealt a blow to all that has been achieved since the end of civil war.