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.

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.