Turkmenistan: Learning the Turkish Way
With few other options around, many parents send children to Turkish schools in hope of improving their chances in life.
20 Nov 05
Middle East
Clampdown on Islamic Teaching in Turkmenistan
The president has tried to appropriate Islamic imagery and institutions, but his attempt to control all forms of religious expression could backfire.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Bakiev Presidential Inauguration Raises Hopes
New president faces many serious challenges, but there’s hope he’ll improve political accountability and economic fortunes.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: Living on the Margins
Repressive cultural and language policies drive Kurds to contemplate emigration.
20 Nov 05
Defusing Sunni Anger
Will the sense of anger and disenfranchisement among Sunni Arabs doom Iraq to long-term chaos?
18 Nov 05
A Star is Born
Fourteen-year-old Marina Gulbahari defies the odds by gaining rave reviews in her first movie and defies convention by deciding to pursue a film career.
18 Nov 05
Winter Takes Toll on Refugees Living in Kabul
Desperate conditions continue for displaced people who cannot to go home.
18 Nov 05
Imports Threaten Local Industries
Clothing and shoe manufacturers complain that they’re unable to compete with lower cost goods imported mainly from China.
18 Nov 05
Pinning Hopes on Pistachios
Officials hope reforestation programme will revive northern province’s economy and restore a local tradition.
18 Nov 05
Crisis in Supreme Court
Observers say President Karzai missed an opportunity to reform the country’s ineffective judicial system when he re-appointed all but one of the nine high court judges.
18 Nov 05
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