Central Asia

Tajik Migrants Hostage to Ties With Moscow

Analysts blame authorities for failure to secure legal position of temporary workers in Russia.

South Korea to Talk Gas With Uzbeks

Torture of Female Prisoners Now Routine in Uzbekistan

Tajiks Seek Best Deal in Defence Talks With Moscow

Leading Russian analyst says Tajikistan’s leaders overestimate how much they can pressure world powers to secure lucrative military base deals.

Turkmen, Uzbeks to Bid for European Investment

Turkmenistan to Seek UN Backing on Energy Issues

Analysis Demystifies Tajik Insurgency

Uzbek Parliament Gets Tough on Prime Minister

New Wave of Prison Rebellions in Kazakstan

Rights activists say conditions haven’t improved despite recent convictions of warders found guilty of torture.

Fighting Terrorism, Kazak-Style