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Turkmenistan Looking East for Gas Exports

12 Nov 10

Alternative Gas Routes Move up Turkmen Agenda

12 Nov 10

Tajikistan Prepares for Winter Power Cuts

9 Nov 10

Once world-famous, the Afghan carpet industry was hit badly by the wars of the 1980s and early 1990s, and then under the Taleban regime. (Photo: Sgt. Teddy Wade, Joint Combat Camera Afghanistan.)

Once world-famous, the Afghan carpet industry was hit badly by the wars of the 1980s and early 1990s, and then under the Taleban regime. (Photo: Sgt. Teddy Wade, Joint Combat Camera Afghanistan.)

Afghan Carpet Industry On The Up

Traders say better quality materials and new designs have boosted traditional handicraft in the north.

29 Sep 10

Tajik Builders Edged out by Foreign Labour

29 Sep 10

Uzbek migrant workers get little support from their government if they run into trouble abroad. (Photo: Andrey Kudryashov/IWPR archive)

Uzbek migrant workers get little support from their government if they run into trouble abroad. (Photo: Andrey Kudryashov/IWPR archive)

Uzbek Government in Denial on Migration

Official unwillingness to face up to migrant issues is major obstacle to effective protection.

24 Sep 10

President Nazarbaev has survived more than two decades in power, and a campaign to unseat him via a referendum is unlikely to take off. (Photo: Kazakstan presidential website)

President Nazarbaev has survived more than two decades in power, and a campaign to unseat him via a referendum is unlikely to take off. (Photo: Kazakstan presidential website)

Opposition to Challenge Kazak Leader

Planned referendum to press for president’s resignation doomed to failure, analysts say.

22 Sep 10

Kyrgyzstan Debates Customs Union Entry

Obvious benefits to good trading terms with Russia and Kazakstan, but economists see pitfalls as well.

21 Sep 10

Energy Trumps All in Iran-China Ties

China remains key oil export market, but Iranian manufacturers rail against cheap imports.

17 Sep 10

Armenian farmers are finding it hard to stay in business as loan interest rates spiral. This glasshouse is in the village of Gay in the Armavir region. (Photo: Vaghinak Ghazayan)

Armenian farmers are finding it hard to stay in business as loan interest rates spiral. This glasshouse is in the village of Gay in the Armavir region. (Photo: Vaghinak Ghazayan)

Armenian Farmers Face Ruin in Credit Crunch

Interest rates on repayments have gone through the roof.

11 Sep 10

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