Karimov Tightens His Grip in Uzbek Election Run-Up

The hard-line president is taking no chances as he prepares to secure another mandate.

Tajikistan's Students in Flight

Steady brain drain deprives country of its best and brightest.

Armenia Moves to Control NGOs

Civil society leaders believe the state intends to restrict their activities.

Belarusian Opposition Finds Home in Poland

Neighbour state has welcomed politicians and injured protestors alike.

Armenian Protests End, But is it Truce or Draw?

After initial confrontation, demonstrations die down in fairly amicable manner.

Georgian Officials Warn Against Panic as Currency Slides

Official say alarmist comments could dent confident in currency's ability to recover.

Turkmenistan's Incredible Harvest

Bumper grain figures look too good to be true, as the president announces even higher targets for next year.

IWPR Blog Counters Media Blackout

Armenian War Wounded Wait for Better Times

Invalids of war have to get by on limited resources in Karabakh.

Turkmen Pension Shock

Scenes of distress as elderly people are told they will now get a much-reduced pension or nothing at all.