Divisive Books in Herat
Religious literature coming in from Iran criticised as offensive to Afghanistan’s Sunni Muslims.
28 Sep 11
Conflict resolution
Kyrgyz Folk Hero Replaces Freedom Monument
Authorities in continual search for new symbol of national identity.
14 Sep 11
Tajik Migrants Hostage to Ties With Moscow
Analysts blame authorities for failure to secure legal position of temporary workers in Russia.
25 Aug 11
Russian Cemetery Vandalised in Azeri Capital
No suggestion that race or religion is involved, just neglect of the Russian minority’s graveyards.
19 Aug 11
Tajiks Seek Best Deal in Defence Talks With Moscow
Leading Russian analyst says Tajikistan’s leaders overestimate how much they can pressure world powers to secure lucrative military base deals.
16 Aug 11
Could France Play Key Karabakh Role?
Latest Russian-sponsored effort to resolve conflict comes to naught, but some wonder whether Paris is set to replace Moscow as lead mediator.
29 Jul 11
Avoiding One-Party Rule in South Sudan
World’s newest country faces challenge of establishing democracy that includes all factions.
25 Jul 11
West Kazakstan Under Growing Islamic Influence
Authorities need to stop confusing all practicing Muslims with radical minority, newspaper editor says.
21 Jul 11
Kazakstan's Islamists: Radicals or Scapegoats?
Amnesty International expert describes effects of continuing campaign against anyone the government sees as potential subversive.
20 Jul 11
Kazak Police Eliminate "Islamic" Cop-Killers
Real threat posed by Islamic radicals not as great as incident suggests, analysts say, although resentment of the authorities is widespread.
12 Jul 11
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