Turkmenistan
Uzbek Photographer Convicted as Warning to Others
Court issues guilty verdict after accepting “comical” evidence that photos libelled Uzbekistan.
Burial Mystery of Georgian Leader
Four times reburied - where is the grave of Zviad Gamsakhurdia now?
Uzbekistan Looks for New Allies
Following its break with the US, Tashkent moves to forge ties with Russia and China.
Kyrgyz Find Compromise Works Better than Conflict
Other Central Asian leaders see only chaos and weak leadership in Kyrgyzstan, but they are missing the point – concessions are sign of strength, not weakness.
Politics May Cloud Truth in Kyrgyz Murder Inquiry
As suspicions grow about the possible involvement of Tashkent in Alisher Saipov’s death, there is concern that a thorough investigation will prove politically impossible.
Uzbeks Prey to Modern Slave Trade
As poverty and unemployment drive an increasing number of workers abroad, many become victims of traffickers who sell them into virtual slavery.
Vanishing Afghan Treasures
Religious fanatics and smugglers have over the years laid waste to Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage.
Tajikistan's Energy Dilemma
Tajikistan is desperate to use its hydropower resources - but does it risk causing problems with its Central Asian neighbours if it dams up vital water resources?
The Cost of Privatising Power in Kyrgyzstan
The legal obstacles to inviting foreign investors to complete an ambitious hydroelectric scheme have been overcome, but plenty of questions remain about the politics and economics of privatisation.