For Tajikistan, Kunduz Battles Too Close for Comfort
How worried should Central Asian leaders be about the rising strength of insurgents in Afghanistan's north?
19 Oct 15
Conflict
Tajik Police Arrest 35 Suspected Islamic Recruits in Three Months
Concerns that students are among those targeted.
16 Oct 15
Armenia-Azerbaijan: More Skirmishing, Bigger Guns
Just a "routine" spike in cross-border attacks, or something more ominous?
12 Oct 15
Energy, Arms Trade Clouds Armenia's View of Moscow
Traditionally close relationship marred by Russian arms sales to Azerbaijan and general economic woes.
30 Sep 15
Afghan Taleban Use Misinformation as Weapon of War
Officials and media lack ability to counter rumours designed to sow confusion and despair.
22 Sep 15
Tajik Government Says Rebel General Dead
Possible motives for rebellion unclear as authorities spin "Islamic party connection".
19 Sep 15
Renegade General's Forces "Surrounded" in Tajikistan
Rebellion led by deputy defence minister came as a surprise.
9 Sep 15
Summoned to Vote for an Unwanted Leader in Syria
"I couldn’t make myself go and vote. How could I?"
8 Sep 15
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