Central Asia
Kyrgyz-Tajik border conflict resolution may not work
A bout of unusually fierce fighting has brought a new commitment to resolving disputes, but only with top-down solutions
Central AsiaKyrgyz-Tajik plan shows will to fix conflict causes
A joint commitment to defining the Tajik-Kyrgyz border seems to reflect a will to end a bout of local conflict
Central AsiaKyrgyz-Tajik clashes risk more serious escalation
Tensions between civilians along a Tajik-Kyrgyz border stretch quickly escalated into shooting between security forces
KyrgyzstanCentral Asia's vaccination campaigns will be patchy
Governments are focusing on Russia's Sputnik V vaccine as it is available, reliable and politically uncomplicated
Central AsiaModest Central Asian-Afghan projects will succeed best
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are working on transport and energy projects, some leading to Pakistan
Central AsiaTurkmen dynastic plan has no successful precedent
The president has promoted his son to key positions including deputy to the prime minister, a role he holds himself
TurkmenistanTurkmen vaccine approval hints at belated response
The Turkmen authorities have rushed through approval of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine despite admitting no cases
TurkmenistanShort rail stretch opens up Afghan trade potential
A short railway line is the first such connection between Afghanistan and Iran
Afghanistan
