How (and Why) Russia Won

A state of continuous semi-war has served the Kremlin well.

Tajik Socialists in Trouble

Opposition party is torn apart by a power struggle with old roots, but apparently driven by manipulation from outside.

Caucasian Migrants' Struggle in Russia

Armenians and Azerbaijanis look for ways round new curbs on migrant workers, while Georgians take most of the heat.

Turkmenistan: Multiple Pipelines Still Possible

Russia has scored a major coup by getting its preferred gas pipeline deal signed first, but analysts say other routes to Europe and China are still possible.

Turkmenistan: New Pipeline, Old Horizons?

Authorities want capacity to shift gas to market from giant field, but many proposed export routes currently look less than viable.

No Requiem for the Dead

Eyewitnesses tell how President Karimov’s soldiers finished off the injured as they lay bleeding, and then concealed the corpses.

Spotlight on Turkmen Bank Accounts Abroad

Pressure group believes state finances remain far from transparent, and gas export money may be held in foreign accounts.

Kyrgyzstan: Little Progress on Rebuilding Stable Society

June 2010 violence should warn Central Asian governments and international community that greater engagement on key problems is needed, ethnic policy expert says.

Court Questions Plea Agreement in Srebrenica Case

Neighbourhood Watches as Azerbaijan Arms Up

Unable to match Baku’s big spending, Armenia relies on special relationship with Moscow.