Interview

Moscow's Doors Still Open to Uzbekistan

Leading Russian expert says it’s up to Tashkent to decide what kind of relationship it wants with Moscow.

Local Heroes vs Central Government in Tajik East

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

Kazakstan's Politicised Labour Disputes

Exiled trade union leader says his activism led inevitably to confrontation with government.

Uzbekistan's Revolving Foreign Policy

Tashkent abandons regional security bloc, but such policy shifts are never permanent.

Government Struggling for Control in Kyrgyzstan

Central authorities weak, vulnerable and barely able to manage provincial politics.

Moscow Reengages With Stans

Curbing Human Trafficking in Kazakstan

Government needs to do more to combat sexual exploitation and forced labour.

Uzbeks Still Want Justice on Andijan

Homs Activist Pessimistic About UN Observers

Rate of shelling has fallen since United Nations team arrived in the area, but locals fear government forces will hit back with a vengeance when monitors leave.

Uzbek Journalist Says "Incitement" Verdict Typifies Regime Approach