Uzbekistan
US re-engagement may not gain traction in Central Asia
The top US diplomat is touring Central Asia to drum up support for closer ties but it is unclear what the real aims are
Central AsiaUzbekistan takes lead on regional border management
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are keen to resolve outstanding border issues, long unaddressed and a source of tensions
UzbekistanCentral Asian deals offer Russia viable gas markets
Gazprom has signed gas supply deals with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
RussiaUzbek government responds swiftly to pharma scandal
The health ministry has banned sales of an imported medicine blamed for the deaths of 18 children
UzbekistanUzbekistan rejects Russia’s gas union plan
Russia is pushing a still ill-defined 'gas union' but Uzbekistan is uncomfortable with anything more than trade
RussiaCentral Asian states will be wary of Russian gas offer
Russia has proposed a 'union' with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan that seems to resemble a common market for gas
RussiaRussia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants
Georgia and Kazakhstan are among several former Soviet states grappling with an unexpected influx of Russians
RussiaUS-Afghan talks may agree partial release of reserves
The United States is in discussions on releasing some of Afghanistan's foreign reserves
Afghanistan
