Russian Protection
The Kremlin is warning Central Asian states that only Russia can be relied upon to protect them from Islamic radicalism.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan
Aral Tragedy
The gradual disappearance of the Aral Sea is having a devastating effect on coastal communities.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Corruption Threatens Economic Ruin
Corruption in Kyrgyzstan is now so endemic it is threatening to bring down the entire economy.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan Faces Drought Crisis
Uzbek farmers see hopes of a good harvest receding, as drought attacks rice, cotton and grain crops.
21 Feb 05
Tajik Opposition Threat
The Tajik army's demobilisation of thousands of opposition supporters is threatening to provide a welter of new recruits for illegal armed groups.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Visa Controversy
The lives of residents in border areas of Uzbekistan are being turned upside down by new visa restrictions
21 Feb 05
Building Bridges with the Taleban
Central Asian republics need to adopt a more realistic approach to the troublesome war in neighbouring Afghanistan.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan Isolated Over Kulov Trial
Kyrgyzstan faces increasing international isolation as the government of President Askar Akaev pushes ahead with the criminal prosecution of his main political rival.
21 Feb 05
Nazarbaev Granted Lifetime Powers
Opponents of President Nazarbaev are accusing him of turning Kazakstan into a feudal state.
21 Feb 05
Migrants Compound Almaty's Problems
Almaty's social and economic problems are exacerbated by the influx of rural folk
21 Feb 05
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