Central Asia

Jobs for the Boys in Kyrgyzstan

President accused of heading for dynastic rule after appointing son to top job.

Europe Seeks Energy Ties With Tashkent

Turkmen Leader off to European Gas Talks

Uzbekistan Tightens Banking Controls

Tougher Penalties for Child Labour in Uzbekistan

Should Central Asia Fear Taleban Spillover?

Upsurge in militant activity in Central Asia will be contained, although security should be stepped up in border areas.

Wave of Arrests Ahead of Eid in Uzbekistan

Is Uzbek Guerrilla Force Planning Homecoming?

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.

Tajiks Clear the Air With Moscow

After months of turbulence in relations with Russia, the Tajik leader seems to have smoothed things over and gained significant concessions.

Uzbek, Turkmen Governments Differ on Swine Flu Fears During Pilgrimage