US-Kazak Relations Thaw
Washington seeks better relations with Kazakstan in order to further its economic and military interests in the region.
22 Feb 05
Middle East
Tashkent Wants Islamic Group Blacklisted
The authorities' appear to be counting on international concern over Muslim radicalism in their attempt to rid themselves of a banned Islamic group.
22 Feb 05
Turkmen Face Crippling Travel Curbs
Mushrooming checkpoints along major routes have made Turkmen citizens foreigners in their own country.
22 Feb 05
TV Show Offends Muslims
Furious Mecca pilgrims find popular TV pundit’s remarks insulting.
22 Feb 05
Karimov U-turn on Islam
President Karimov is reversing his government's once tolerant attitude towards Islam
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Anger Over Business Scandals
Bishkek politicians fume over officials' collusion with dodgy Turkish businessmen
22 Feb 05
West Hints at Taliban Recognition Deal
Only Osama bin Laden appears to stand in the way of Western recognition of the Taliban
22 Feb 05
Astana Eager for Oil Profits
Kazakstan is keen to exploit growing interest in its Caspian oil fields
22 Feb 05
US Campaign Poses Threat to Central Asia
Washington's quest for allies in its war on terrorism risks democracy and human rights across Central Asia.
22 Feb 05
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