Kazakstan Steers Clear of US-Russian Arms Race
Russian missile tests on Kazak soil leave analysts divided on whether the Central Asian state will get embroiled in the arms disputes of others.
5 Dec 07
China
China's Road Into Kyrgyzstan
The Kyrgyz truck drivers and market traders who have benefited from trade routes to their eastern neighbour are less enthusiastic about the growing Chinese role in the local economy.
5 Dec 07
Tensions Over Foreign Workers in Tajikistan
Tajiks are going to have to get used to workers coming from abroad if they want inward investment.
28 Nov 07
Investors Still Hesitant About Tajikistan
Analysts say the country must simplify legislation and introduce transparency to entice new investors.
19 Nov 07
Many Obstacles to New Silk Route
Grand plans for a free flow of goods between east and west could be undermined by suspicious and uncooperative Central Asian leaderships.
16 Nov 07
Central Asia: Oct ‘07
IWPR workshops help journalists in remote region of Tajikistan become more widely read.
16 Nov 07
Armenia Keeps its Powder Dry
New munitions plant is seen as a step towards a more self-sufficient defence industry.
7 Nov 07
Georgian Vineyards in Ferment
Vine-growers’ anger at depressed market conditions spills over into political row.
19 Oct 07
Azerbaijan: Crackdown on Foreign Workers
Proposed legislative amendments impose large penalties on companies that lie about the number of foreigners they employ.
28 Sep 07
Everything For My Bike
Young men in Helmand spend all their cash on motorcycles and accessories.
20 Sep 07
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