Death of Kyrgyz Sugar Industry Leaves Bitter Taste
Instead of exporting sugar, Kyrgyzstan now imports it while disillusioned beet farmers switch to other crops.
11 Dec 08
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Georgia: Economic Slump Hurting
Once buoyant economy is hit by downturn and war over South Ossetia.
16 Dec 08
Changes to Kyrgyz Assembly “Muzzle” Deputies
The government says it only wants to streamline parliament’s work, but the opposition says the real aim is to silence debate.
1 Feb 08
Kazaks Cautious About Russia-Georgia Dispute
Opinions vary as to whether Kazak economic retreat from Georgia was result of pro-Moscow politics or pragmatism.
15 Oct 08
Serbia: Hungarians Pressure Budapest
Serbs unmoved by call from Vojvodina Hungarians' for Budapest to grant them dual nationality.
6 Sep 05
Will Kokoity Deliver on Poll Pledges?
South Ossetian leader must improve living conditions for locals in wake of election or risk support switching to opposition, warn analysts.
24 Aug 09
Tajik-Uzbek Relations Back on Track?
Dispute over blocked trains appears to be easing, but Tajik economy still suffering.
18 May 10
Azerbaijan's First President Recalls Soviet Collapse
“Gorbachev blew his chance” to reconstitute Soviet Union, Ayaz Mutallibov says.
23 Dec 11
Will Kokoity Deliver on Poll Pledges?
South Ossetian leader must improve living conditions for locals in wake of election or risk support switching to opposition, warn analysts.
5 Jun 09
Russia Cuts Off Georgian Water and Wine
Tbilisi accuses Moscow of deliberate campaign to undermine Georgian economy.
21 Apr 06
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