Interview
No Political Will to Fix Kazakstan's Broken Prison System
Recently released human rights activist describes conditions on the inside, and the reasons why the authorities prefer repression to other options.
Tajikistan Lifts Facebook Block
Social networking site was among several blocked following article predicting president’s removal.
Kyrgyzstan: Unchecked Nationalism Threat to Stability
Government needs to take decisive action to contain ethnic tensions stirred by 2010 violence, leading rights activist warns.
Janaozen Still a Live Issue in Kazakstan
Europarliament member describes meetings with oil town residents, and how the Kazak authorities are responding in the aftermath of violence.
Tajikistan's Limited Options
At home, the government confines appointments to circle of insiders, while abroad the country has few real friends.
Uzbeks Seek Stronger Security Ties With US
Central Asian state shifts between Moscow and Washington depending on circumstances, leading expert says.
Repairing Broken Tajik-Uzbek Relationship
Narrow vision of nation-state encourages alienation, obstructs solutions to common problems.