Kyrgyzstan

  • Jun 27, 2003
  • 6 min read

TAJIKISTAN: President may stay in power for decades

The country held a referendum on constitutional changes on June 22. The referendum approved the...

Tajikistan
  • Jun 24, 2003
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL ASIA: China becoming driving force in SCO

Russia and China continue to try to breathe life into the SCO after it was sidelined by the US...

Central Asia
  • Jun 11, 2003
  • 7 min read

RUSSIA/CIS: CSTO - much grandeur but little power

A rapid reaction force being set up at Kant, in Kyrgyzstan, should be fully operational at the...

Russia
  • Jun 2, 2003
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL ASIA: Radical Islam a low-grade threat

Prior to the US-led invasion of Iraq, governments in Central Asia were concerned that military...

  • May 30, 2003
  • 1 min read

CIS/CHINA: Fully functional SCO

The presidents of Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan -- members of...

Cis
  • May 22, 2003
  • 7 min read

KYRGYZSTAN: Government targets 6% GDP growth this year

Cameco Corporation is negotiating with the government to buy its stake in Kumtor Gold. The IMF...

Kyrgyzstan
  • May 14, 2003
  • 7 min read

RUSSIA/CHINA: Health scare threatens bilateral trade

The Russian government meets tomorrow to consider the suspension of cross-border travel in its...

Russia
  • May 13, 2003
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL ASIA: Weak militaries mean reliance on Moscow

Developments within the CSTO indicate that Russia is once again becoming Central Asia's key...