Uzbekistan's Revolving Foreign Policy
Tashkent abandons regional security bloc, but such policy shifts are never permanent.
2 Jul 12
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Armenia Takes One Step Towards Europe
Immediate effect will be to ease visa process; broader trade benefits will come later.
8 Aug 13
Tajikistan's Only Synagogue Awaits End
Small Jewish community believe destruction of their place of worship leaves them facing a bleak future.
21 Mar 06
Moldova’s Historic Vote
Moldova defies intense pressure and chooses a pro-European direction in crucial elections.
3 Oct 25
Kyrgyz Minorities to Back Akaev Parties
Ethnic communities are worried their fortunes may change if pro-regime parties fare badly in the approaching assembly ballot.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan's Incredible Harvest
Bumper grain figures look too good to be true, as the president announces even higher targets for next year.
21 Feb 05
Karimov Tightens His Grip in Uzbek Election Run-Up
The hard-line president is taking no chances as he prepares to secure another mandate.
19 Dec 07
Central Asian Gas Hike May Hit European Consumers
Russia will pass on sharp price rises in energy-rich Central Asian states to its European consumers.
7 Dec 07
Bitola Spirit Crushed
Bitola is seething with ethnic tensions following recent rioting by Macedonian mobs
6 Jun 01
Empowering Roma Women
IWPR partner supports Roma women in Moldova in community activism and peacebuilding.
20 Sep 24
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