Kyrgyzstan: Toeing Moscow's Line?
President Bakiev call to reconsider the American military presence in his country may signal a shift back to an older alliance with Russia.
20 Nov 05
China
US Keeps Central Asian Bases
Donald Rumsfeld wins a temporary reprieve for the country’s military operations in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Bakiev Presidential Inauguration Raises Hopes
New president faces many serious challenges, but there’s hope he’ll improve political accountability and economic fortunes.
20 Nov 05
Iran Looks to Strengthen Tajik Ties
Tehran’s growing economic and cultural cooperation has strategic goals.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan Divorces its Neighbours
It was no real surprise when the Turkmen leader said goodbye to the alliance of former Soviet states - the only question is what he’s hoping to get out of this public demarche.
20 Nov 05
Russia Offers Kyrgyzstan a Hand
Moscow’s proposal to bail out the ailing Kyrgyz economy is part of an assertive new approach in its former backyard.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan Reels at Prosecutor's Fall
Prosecutor Azimbek Beknazarov was on a roll, charging former officials with corruption one after another. His sudden removal raises serious questions about the country’s future political direction.
20 Nov 05
Politician's Murder Rocks Kyrgyzstan
Dramatic scenes in parliament as deputies trade accusations of crime links with the president and his government.
20 Nov 05
Uzbeks Look for Eastern Promise
As the West holds back from investing in Uzbekistan, there are others eager to take what pickings there are.
20 Nov 05
Russian Troops Back in Uzbekistan
First-ever joint military exercises between Uzbekistan and Russia unlikely to be the last as the two draw closer.
20 Nov 05
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