US Visit Designed to Cement Ties With Kyrgyz
Secretary of state’s travel itinerary was a political statement in itself – be nice to the Kyrgyz, and snub the Uzbeks.
20 Nov 05
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Russia Offers Kyrgyzstan a Hand
Moscow’s proposal to bail out the ailing Kyrgyz economy is part of an assertive new approach in its former backyard.
20 Nov 05
South Ossetia: Moral Battle Lines Drawn
Russia tries to claim moral high ground as both sides allege war crimes.
14 Aug 08
Opposition Claim Poll a “Massive Fraud”
MDC leader gives followers barely disguised signal to overthrow government.
10 Apr 08
Could Kazaks Go the Way of Kyrgyzstan?
The Kazak government appears blasé about Kyrgyz regime change but is paying attention, while opposition groups develop a new self-confidence.
20 Nov 05
Azerbaijan: Rage at Editor's Murder
The murder of opposition journalist Elmar Husseinov may have wider political repercussions in Baku.
9 Mar 05
No Easy Fix for Tajik Migrants' Problems
Analysts say more must be done to look after the rights of Tajiks who go off to work in Russia.
12 Oct 07
Kyrgyzstan's Undiplomatic Policy Shift
Expulsion of US diplomats seen as a shift towards Moscow and away from democracy.
14 Jul 06
Kyrgyz Sex Trade Flourishes
The sex trade in Kyrgyzstan has become a big business that the authorities are powerless to stop
22 Feb 05
Comment: NATO and EU Align Balkan Agendas
Increasingly close cooperation in the region is driving the local reform process forward.
2 Aug 05
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