News Briefing Central Asia cover © IWPR FocusNews Briefing Central AsiaYears active: 2006-2012 More Kazak Parties Form Coalitions Kulov Holds Out Chance of Compromise Utility Charges Cripple Customers Kazak Railways Lose Custom to Russia Kazaks Get Cold Feet on Odessa Pipeline Muslims Seek to Defuse Political Tensions President Strengthens his Position Turkmen President to Visit Saudi Arabia Turkmen Diplomats to Return to Baku Show more