Turkmen Farm Reforms Failing
Government needs to launch comprehensive overhaul of agriculture if production is to be increased.
11 Apr 08
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Comment: Kyrgyz Ballot to Sow Seeds for Future
However the Kyrgyz regime decides to act, it is in a strong position to shape not just this election but the presidential vote, too.
20 Nov 05
Armenian War Wounded Wait for Better Times
Invalids of war have to get by on limited resources in Karabakh.
17 Dec 07
Kazak Security Forces Bracing for Trouble
Military mount crowd-dispersal exercises as officials speak of need to bolster weapon stocks and scrutinise the opposition.
20 Nov 05
Romania Plays Strategic Card
The country's strategic importance in war on terror bolstered its bid to join the alliance.
6 Sep 05
Shevardnadze's Political Balancing Act
Zurab Zhvania seems the most likely candidate for the newly created prime minister's job - but it may turn out to be a poisoned chalice
30 Apr 01
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
Georgia: Economic Slump Hurting
Once buoyant economy is hit by downturn and war over South Ossetia.
16 Dec 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
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