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Learning Afghan Lessons

Uzbek veterans of the Soviet Afghan conflict say the US and its allies are in for a long, hard war.

21 Feb 05

Tashkent appears to be in the process of switching strategic partners.

21 Feb 05

The strengthening of US ties with Uzbekistan is worrying other Central Asian states and human rights activists.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek authorities are warned of the dangers of playing host to the world's biggest military rivals.

21 Feb 05

Market workers say they face ruin after authorities insist on costly new regulations.

21 Feb 05

Help for ethnic Kazaks returning home is distributed unevenly, say activists.

21 Feb 05

Kazakstan jeopardises relations with its Central Asian neighbours in an attempt to strengthen ties with Russia

21 Feb 05

Kazak commentators are divided over whether Uighur based in the country pose a serious threat to the authorities

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyzstan - a vulnerable pawn in the Central Asian chess game

21 Feb 05

A riot at Bishkek's main market highlights traders' concerns over widespread corruption in the country's bazaars

21 Feb 05

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