Diplomacy

Georgia Clears Way for Russia's WTO Bid

Despite claims of success, Georgia does not seem to have gained much from talks.

Tajik Analyst Welcomes Putin's Eurasian Plan

Clinton Visit a Boost for Uzbek Leader

South Korea to Talk Gas With Uzbeks

Turkmenistan to Seek UN Backing on Energy Issues

Fatal Shootings on Uzbek Border

Russia's Central Asia Policy Failing

Expert from the Commonwealth of Independent States Institute calls for greater focus on key region.

Tajiks Trade Land for Friendship with China

Critics say granting land to China "unconstitutional", but consensus view is that diplomats secured best possible deal.

Iranian Foreign Policy Going Nuclear?

Uncertainty over whether caretaker foreign minister, a nuclear expert, will continue in post.

Can Kiir Cut It as President of New State?

Many ex-African rebel leaders have failed as statesmen - but the South Sudan leader may buck the trend.