Customs Deal Brings Kazaks Closer to Russia
Joining customs union with Russia and Belarus means good as well as bad changes for Kazak businesses, economic expert argues.
21 Jul 10
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Kazak Early Election Presented as Democratic Option
President Nazarbaev offers “lesson in democracy” by dropping plans to extend current term, but slips in an early election instead.
4 Feb 11
Kyrgyzstan: Toeing Moscow's Line?
President Bakiev call to reconsider the American military presence in his country may signal a shift back to an older alliance with Russia.
20 Nov 05
Armenia-Turkey Border Set to Reopen After Three Decades
The plan to allow third-country nationals to cross is seen as the next step towards full normalisation between the two neighbours.
7 Jul 22
Life in Kherson Under Russian Occupation
Residents in the southern city describe huge anxiety and intimidation amid a semblance of normal life.
12 Apr 22
Georgian Election Stories: Giorgi Vashadze
“We need 12 billion US dollars investment to create 300,000 more jobs.”
30 Oct 20
Changes to Kazakstan Criminal Law Seen as Threat to Human Rights
Renewed campaign on potentially far-reaching legal changes that are now before parliament.
15 Apr 14
Russia's War With Georgia: 2008 Timeline
August 2008 conflict resulted in formal Russian recognition of South Ossetian and Abkhazian independence.
4 Aug 14
Armenia’s Energy Security Faces Frosty Relations with Russia
Lacking fossil fuels, Armenia leans on Russian gas and oil for most of its needs.
18 Dec 23
Curbing Human Trafficking in Kazakstan
Government needs to do more to combat sexual exploitation and forced labour.
28 May 12
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