Tajik Socialists in Trouble
Opposition party is torn apart by a power struggle with old roots, but apparently driven by manipulation from outside.
20 Nov 05
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South Ossetia: An Avoidable Catastrophe
In the space of a few days, a real catastrophe has unfolded in the Caucasus, sparked by a conflict over a tiny piece of land that could have been averted.
15 Oct 08
Archbishop Prays for Mugabe's Death
Leading critic of president says peaceful revolution impossible in Zimbabwe.
10 Apr 08
Russian Crisis Continues to Bite for Labour Migrants
Kyrgystan’s membership of a Moscow-led trading bloc has softened the blow for its citizens, but Uzbeks and Tajiks are clearly suffering.
10 Mar 16
The Caucasus Election Script
Being the leader of a post-Soviet country on the edge of Europe is a delicate balancing act.
2 Apr 08
Uzbek Election Counts for Little
Six candidates, five political parties and only one possible winner.
13 Nov 07
Another Term for Uzbek Leader, and Then What?
With questions over the long-term leader’s health, the Central Asian state could see a turbulent succession process, expert says.
13 Mar 15
Things Just Get Worse
Two momentous events - the Kyrgyz revolution and the Andijan shootings - have coloured the way Central Asian governments view media freedom.
5 May 06
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