Ashgabat Oblivious to Rap on Knuckles

Crimean Tatar TV Says it's being Deliberately Sidelined

Amu Darya Bridge Project Stalled

Construction of a major bridge in eastern Turkmenistan has ground to a halt because of a contractual dispute with the Ukrainian builders, centring on who should supply the cement for the bridge supports.

Central Asia: Fighting, Inside and Outside the Ring

Women who dream of taking on combat disciplines have to first defy conservative traditions.

GUAM Seeks Kazaks and Turkmen as Members

European Court Blocks Extradition of Uzbek Refugee

Gas Alliance Pursues Political Goals

Russia Intervenes in Dnestr Dispute

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to work towards a resolution of Moldova's separatist conflict.

Fears That WTO Entry Could Hit Domestic Economy

Azerbaijan Boosts Turkish Defence Ties

Growing relationship signals shift from Russian to western arms purchases.