Armenia AIDS Threat Growing
A mobile population, drug use and low levels of public awareness feed HIV infection rates.
11 Dec 07
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Dagestan: Forced Confessions Claims
Two recent cases highlight the alleged Dagestani police practice of framing people.
26 Sep 06
Nagorny Karabakh’s Female Deminers
The region has the highest per capita rate in the world of accidents due to unexploded ordnance.
8 Mar 23
Kazak Election: Too Good to be True?
The president claims a landslide victory, while his opponents say it lacks credibility.
9 Dec 05
Armenia: Claims of Official Harassment Mar Ballot
Opposition activists see arrest of anti-government campaigner as culmination of campaign to cow them before the election.
14 May 07
Cold War Between Georgia and Russia
Both Georgia and Armenia go short of gas as Moscow and Tbilisi trade angry words.
5 Feb 06
Eurasian Worries in Kazakstan
Opponents of new regional grouping fear the effects of committing to Russian-dominated economic regulation.
17 Oct 14
Kazak President Recycles Prime Minister
Ex-premier Karim Masimov seen as loyal to the president, and as someone who can help refocus on China amid Russia worries.
11 Apr 14
Turkey and Central Asia’s Growing Partnership
Erdoğan’s win marks continuity in Turkish economic and political engagement with the region.
8 Jun 23
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