Central Asia

Tajiks to Retain Control of Afghan Frontier

No self-respecting nation can allow someone else to guard its borders, whatever ambitions Moscow might have, analysts say.

Uzbek Authorities Unnerved by Spiralling Web Use

Uzbeks Jail Refugees Extradited From Kazakstan

Reprisals Merely Anger Protesting Kazak Oil Workers

Recent trials of labour activists unlikely to deter further protests but certain to increase resentment.

Deep Waters in Kyrgyzstan

Tourist industry yet to recover from 2010 violence.

Setback for Penal Reform in Kazakstan

Rights activists warn conditions will worsen as control of prisons reverts to interior ministry.

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.