Uzbek Government in Denial on Migration
Official unwillingness to face up to migrant issues is major obstacle to effective protection.
24 Sep 10
Economy
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 Face Ruin in Credit Crunch
Interest rates on repayments have gone through the roof.
11 Sep 10
Poor Azeri Harvest Threatens Bread Shortages
Chronic lack of productivity compounded by bad weather and grain import problems.
10 Sep 10
Stock Market Growing Despite Doubts
Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.
5 Sep 10
Uzbek Businesses Stung by Tax Rise
2 Sep 10
Wheat Prices Spiral in Armenia
Anti-monopoly commission looks into grain sellers as bread becomes luxury item.
27 Aug 10
Georgia's Neglected Border Areas
Despite government aid schemes, villages along Georgia’s borders are emptying.
20 Aug 10
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