Less Civil Society in Kazakstan

Yet another set of changes to the law may further hamstring non-government groups.

Orange” Protest in Tashkent

Against all odds, a group of people who lost their homes to border changes have won compensation from the Uzbek government.

Turkmen Seek to Dictate Gas Price

Tajikistan's Students in Flight

Steady brain drain deprives country of its best and brightest.

Tajikistan's Only Synagogue Awaits End

Small Jewish community believe destruction of their place of worship leaves them facing a bleak future.

Turkmenistan's Incredible Harvest

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

Karimov Tightens His Grip in Uzbek Election Run-Up

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

Turkmenistan: What Chance of a Thaw?

Cautious optimism that Saparmurat Niazov’s heirs will slowly begin moving forward towards reforms.

What Chance of a Thaw?

Cautious optimism that Saparmurat Niazov’s heirs will slowly begin moving forward towards reforms.

Spy Row Shakes Azerbaijan

Arrest of opposition activist on spying charge heats pre-election passions in Baku.