Currency Slump Cuts Into Livelihoods

A sharp decline in the value of the Tajik currency against the dollar, rouble and euro has slashed people’s purchasing power.

Quake Victims Homeless Two Years On

People who have lived in tents since an earthquake hit southern Kyrgyzstan in 2007 say they have yet to receive the government loans they were promised.

Georgian Opposition Protest Masks Inherent Weakness

Analysts say split that's opened up in opposition ranks letting President Saakashvili off the hook.

Georgian Opposition Protest Masks Inherent Weakness

Analysts say split that's opened up in opposition ranks letting President Saakashvili off the hook.

Will Kokoity Deliver on Poll Pledges?

South Ossetian leader must improve living conditions for locals in wake of election or risk support switching to opposition, warn analysts.

Kazaks to Shop Corrupt Officials for Cash

Will the latest effort to root out thieving bureaucrats be sustained and consistent enough to change long-established ways?

Iranian Trade and Economy Ministers Due in Ashgabat

Turkmen to Attend Russian-Led Economic Meeting

Russia-Georgia Tensions Harm Armenia

Continued closure of Russian-Georgian border crossing leaves Armenia cut off from its most important market.