CIS
Signs of reform from new Uzbek leader may dissipate
Shavqat Mirzioyev is similar to his predecessor but has shown signs he might be more flexible
UzbekistanRussia's Putin offers softer tone but no radical shift
The president steers clear of hostile foreign policy rhetoric in his state-of-the-nation speech
RussiaNew Russian economy minister may bring dynamism
The man chosen as economic development minister is seen as a good choice
RussiaCentral Asia may win from Uzbek thaw with neighbours
Despite early signs of improving relations, water disputes will be hard to resolve
UzbekistanEurasian bloc members seek end to trade barriers
Visions of an expansive free trade area are marred by continuing Russian protectionism
CISFew options for post-Soviet 'shadow governance' zones
Attempts to win recognition have failed and annexation by 'patron states' would present large challenges
CISRussian recession will blunt Central Asian growth
Economic ties with Russia are strong but the Eurasian integration project seems to have made things worse, not better
Central AsiaThai threat exposes Russia's ISG risks overseas
Russian tourists, one of the largest foreign contingents in Thailand, are feared to be on ISG hit-list
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