Tough Talk From Kyrgyz Leader on US Base

Analysts say President Bakiev’s ultimatum to the Americans is designed for consumption in Moscow.

Russians Take Over Armenian Chemical Plant

The Nairit factory has been sold to a foreign investor for a second time.

Turkmen Pension Shock

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

Armenian War Wounded Wait for Better Times

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

Taking a Stand in Kazakstan

Journalist who led demo against referendum allowing president to avoid elections says even small-scale protest has symbolic value.

IWPR Blog Counters Media Blackout

Armenia Seeks New Deal With EU

Limited benefits from joining Russian-led economic bloc seem to have prompted Yerevan to re-engage with Brussels.

Tajik Government Takes Out Critics

Authorities seem to fear Moscow is considering a replacement for the current president.

Armenia: Science Shake-Up Debate

United Nations report proposes a radical overhaul of the country’s scientific institutions.