Central Asia

Russia's Central Asia Policy Failing

Expert from the Commonwealth of Independent States Institute calls for greater focus on key region.

Working Kids Common Sight in Tajikistan

Uneconomic Farming in Tajikistan

Tajik Prison Staff Convicted Over Jailbreak

Top security officials as well as rank-and-file guards should be made accountable for systemic failures, experts say.

Uzbek Uranium Industry Hit by Japan Nuclear Crisis

Jailhouse Blues in Kyrgyzstan

Power Struggles in North Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan's Faded Revolution

Reforms mean political system should be working better, but those in charge have not stepped up to challenges.

Curbing Domestic Violence in Central Asia

Video report from IWPR meeting on major challenge facing societies in five states.

Kazakstan: Concerns Over Adolescent Suicides

Calls for more help for troubled teenagers come after suicide issue hits national headlines.