Central Asia

Tajiks' Election Choices Already Limited

The main opposition parties have dropped out of the race, and the few remaining candidates have no chance against the current president.

Media Freedom Worries in Kyrgyzstan

Attack on the major independent TV station creates a sense of unease about the government’s view of media rights.

Cash Amnesty Offer Will Depend on Trust

Karachai-Cherkessia: Small Minority Asserts Itself

The Nogai community wants local autonomy, but that will require delicate negotiation with other ethnic groups.

Further Delay to Caspian Project

Transcaspian Gas Route Seen as Unrealistic

Someone to Watch Over You

Gender Equality Needs More Than Quotas

Islamists Shun Tajik Election with Eye to Future

Central Asia’s only Islamic party wants to reposition itself at a greater distance from the Tajik government, but without alienating anyone.

Constitutional Reform Process Faces Delay