Central Asia

Azerbaijan's Aliev Due on March 15

Will Turkmenistan Rejoin Central Asia?

Uzbeks, Kazaks, Tajiks and Kyrgyz all have something to gain from a warmer relationship with post-Niazov Turkmenistan.

Kazak Oil High on Wish List for Poles

Uncertain Future for Uzbeks Freed in Russia

Young People Reluctant to Move to Country

New Head for Central Electoral Committee

Old Pipelines Could Slow Russian Gas Deal

Drought Fears in Karakalpakstan

Nature Reserve Under Threat

Ex-Leader's Daughter Considers Comeback in Kyrgyzstan

Controversy as Bermet Akaeva is nominated for parliament.