Uzbek Leaders Balk at Vital Reforms
22 Nov 11
Interview
Democracy Really Can Work in Central Asia – Kyrgyz President
Roza Otunbaeva recalls difficult times as head of state.
21 Nov 11
Syrian Alawite Protestor Speaks Out
Activist hopes sectarian warfare will be avoided despite regime's manipulation of minority fears.
17 Nov 11
Does Kazakstan Attack Reflect Rising Militancy?
Suspected Islamist kills seven, blows himself up.
14 Nov 11
Opposition Says Assad Won't Honour Arab League Plan
Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.
3 Nov 11
Protest Plans Fail in Uzbekistan
24 Oct 11
Libya's Diverse Islamists Seek Political Role
From moderates to radical jihadists, Islamic groups need to buy into democratic process, leading analyst says.
21 Oct 11
Clinton Visit a Boost for Uzbek Leader
20 Oct 11
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