Upsurge in Shootings on Azeri-Armenian Frontier
Commentators say number of incidents is rising compared with previous years.
1 Jul 14
Search
Crime and Poverty Haunt Disputed Lands
Life is difficult for the people of Moldova and Transdniester, and confusion over the unofficial border that divides them only adds to the misery.
21 Feb 05
Can Central Asia and the Caucasus Cooperate?
Region looks at boosting ties, despite Chinese and Russian attempts at dominance.
22 Mar 18
Ismail Khan's Dismissal Sparks Violence in Herat
Powerful warlord accepts his removal, but rioters target the offices of the UN and other international agencies.
3 Mar 05
Opposition Claim Poll a “Massive Fraud”
MDC leader gives followers barely disguised signal to overthrow government.
10 Apr 08
Azerbaijan: Rage at Editor's Murder
The murder of opposition journalist Elmar Husseinov may have wider political repercussions in Baku.
9 Mar 05
Kazakstan’s Election: No Chance for Competition
Analysts see this is as opportunity for the president to assert himself outside the shadow of the country’s first leader.
8 Nov 22
No Easy Fix for Tajik Migrants' Problems
Analysts say more must be done to look after the rights of Tajiks who go off to work in Russia.
12 Oct 07
Power Struggle Hampers Kyrgyz TV Reform
Hunger strikes and threats of wider industrial action are distracting attention from attempts to create a genuine public-service TV station.
16 Feb 08
Kyrgyzstan: Toeing Moscow's Line?
President Bakiev call to reconsider the American military presence in his country may signal a shift back to an older alliance with Russia.
20 Nov 05
Support local journalists