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The more the demand, the better off the vendor: Golden rule of Oriental bazaars

The more the demand, the better off the vendor: Golden rule of Oriental bazaars

28.11.2008 22:17 msk Analytics Central Asia

Presidents of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan will meet in the city of Turkmenbashi on the Caspian shores this Saturday to discuss energy problems. Experts have no doubts whatsoever that the discussion will be focused on Nabucco, gas pipeline whose construction the Western community promotes an

An update on Moscow's position with regard to negotiations with Taliban

An update on Moscow's position with regard to negotiations with Taliban

17.11.2008 13:24 msk Afghanistan Analytics

The latest reports from Afghanistan where the irreconcilable opposition reverted to violence and terror indicate that the country may find itself back in civil war. This problem is becoming a serious headache for the West that keeps a major military contingent in Afghanistan. President Hamid Karzai

Why Uzbekistan suddenly decided to withdraw from the Eurasian Economic Community

Why Uzbekistan suddenly decided to withdraw from the Eurasian Economic Community

15.11.2008 09:52 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is in the process of withdrawing from the Eurasian Economic Community it was a member to since 2006. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan submitted an official note to the EurAsEC Secretariat on the October 16-17 accompanied by President Karimov’s Official letter of explanation to th

Uzbekistan’s president goes unpunished

Uzbekistan’s president goes unpunished

28.10.2008 22:12 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Last Friday, 24 October, was the first anniversary of the murder of the Uzbek-Kyrgyz journalist, Alisher Saipov. With his articles about the massacre in Andijan in May 2005 — where the Uzbek army mowed down up to 1,000 peaceful demonstrators — Alisher was a thorn in the side of the Uzbek regime. It

Turkmenistan: Facts and Rumors about Shooting in Ashgabat

Turkmenistan: Facts and Rumors about Shooting in Ashgabat

15.09.2008 13:56 msk Analytics Turkmenistan

Turkmen police officials say they neutralized a drug gang on Saturday, however, local analysts suspect much stronger forces were involved in skirmishes with security services.

Bush to Shift Troops to Afghanistan From Iraq

Bush to Shift Troops to Afghanistan From Iraq

09.09.2008 11:33 msk Afghanistan Analytics

President George W. Bush will announce Tuesday a gradual redeployment of U.S. military personnel from Iraq to increasingly violent Afghanistan, with as many as 4,500 new troops slated to deploy to Afghanistan by January.

Uzbekistan: Low River Levels Threaten Syrdarya Biodiversity

Uzbekistan: Low River Levels Threaten Syrdarya Biodiversity

08.09.2008 15:55 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Low water level is threatening fish population in the Syrdarya River, experts say. This year the volume of water is ten times lower than last year and shoals of fish simply could not swim to spawning, Ablyakim Abirov, head of the Syrdarya state biological inspection in Uzbekistan, told Ferghana.ru.

Russia Succeeds in Securing Central Asia as Its Political and Energy Stronghold

Russia Succeeds in Securing Central Asia as Its Political and Energy Stronghold

04.09.2008 07:51 msk Analytics Central Asia

This week Russia’s top leaders were frequent guests in Central Asia, trying to gather support for its controversial policies in the Caucasus and demonstrate to the rest of the world that its positions in the lucrative Central Asian energy sector are stronger than ever.

Tajikistan Hopes Water will Power its Growth

Tajikistan Hopes Water will Power its Growth

01.09.2008 18:01 msk Analytics Tajikistan

The inscription just above a tunnel at the foot of the colossal Nurek hydropower dam in south central Tajikistan is succinct: "Water Is Life." The frigid, frothing Vakhsh River rushing under it adds a visual punctuation mark.

Cautious China "Concerned" Over Georgia

Cautious China "Concerned" Over Georgia

28.08.2008 17:37 msk Analytics Central Asia

In the uproar over Russia's fight with Georgia, China has stood out by its reticence, seeking to protect ties with Moscow while voicing concern about a territorial break-up that could set a precedent it fears, Reuters reports.

Uzbekistan: Chemical Poisoning Likely in Blast Torn City of Kagan

Uzbekistan: Chemical Poisoning Likely in Blast Torn City of Kagan

27.08.2008 22:18 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Health condition of Kagan residents, who witnessed series of powerful blasts at the artillery depot on July 10, has been deteriorating, according to unverified reports.

Kyrgyz Deputy Blames Department of Civil Aviation for Airplane Crash

Kyrgyz Deputy Blames Department of Civil Aviation for Airplane Crash

27.08.2008 21:01 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz Department of Civil Aviation is responsible for August 24 air crash in the Bishkek airport, Kyrgyz deputy and owner of the Esen Air company, Begaly Nargozuyev, told Ferghana.ru.

Kyrgyz Authorities to Cut Uzbek Language Programs

Kyrgyz Authorities to Cut Uzbek Language Programs

13.08.2008 20:22 msk Analytics Central Asia

Uzbek language TV channels in south Kyrgyzstan will be limited in air time from August 15 if they do not meet language requirement to produce more than half of their programs in the state Kyrgyz language, Mayor’s office in southern Osh city has announced. The channels say language requirement is imp

Instability in Central Asia Could be Deadly for Afghanistan

Instability in Central Asia Could be Deadly for Afghanistan

12.08.2008 21:31 msk Analytics Central Asia

While the international community focuses on the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, it is paying far too little attention to the storm brewing just beyond the country's northern borders, in Central Asia. That's a serious mistake. Instability in Afghanistan's neighborhood could further

China-Central Asia Railroad Faces Economic, Political Risks

China-Central Asia Railroad Faces Economic, Political Risks

11.08.2008 22:56 msk Analytics Central Asia

Building a railroad that would connect China with Europe and Middle East through Central Asia, although theoretically perspective, looks unrealizable in the nearest future due to economical and political challenges. Only for Kyrgyzstan building its part on a very difficult mountainous terrain will c

Kyrgyzstan: Nine Medics Found Guilty for Infecting Children with HIV

Kyrgyzstan: Nine Medics Found Guilty for Infecting Children with HIV

07.08.2008 20:13 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

A court sentenced nine medics to jail for infecting 24 children with HIV through negligence and ordered to pay compensation to victim’s families.

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