Azerbaijan's Euro-Exit

European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.

Moscow to Strengthen Position as Prime Market for Turkmen Gas

Kazaks Opt for Bulgarian Pipeline

Oil and Gas Ambitions Look Over-Optimistic

Tribunal: July/Aug ‘07

IWPR representatives attend international conferences on justice issues.

Armenian Privatisation Controversy

Armenia's power industry sell-off has raised concerns both at home and abroad.

Each for Equal

Supporting collective individualism can drive real change.

Gas Guarantees Tashkent Political Leverage

Uzbekistan's neighbours are seeking alternative energy sources in an effort to escape dependence on Tashkent

Macedonia: Church Enrages Albanians

Church tributes for controversial interior ministry unit prompts Albanian militants to threaten renewed violence.

Kazak Flour Smuggling Targeted

Authorities move to stop dwindling grain supplies being sold on the Uzbek black market.