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The former president was enemy number one of Armenia’s “Velvet Revolution.” Since being ousted, Sargsyan has virtually disappeared, but he remains in the country and appears safe – for now – from the wave of prosecutions targeting former officials.
Book review | Dispelling the myths and caricatures that haunt Kazakhstan
Our reviewer welcomes Joanna Lillis’s Dark Shadows as the first serious book about modern Kazakhstan for a general reader.
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Demonstrators are demanding more efforts to what they say is an unsustainable inflow of Chinese laborers.
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to “prepare populations for peace”
The two countries’ foreign ministers met and issued a remarkably positive statement.
BP outlines “very significant” new Caspian drilling plans
New wells are targeting potential gas fields which could substantially boost Azerbaijan's gas exports.
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Kazakhstan: People vs. Police
The reputation of Kazakhstan’s police has suffered blow after self-inflicted blow. And few seem to believe the government is interested in reform.
Turkmenistan: Foal play is suspected
Poetry takes precedence over security and food for the nation’s horse-addled leader.
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