To understand Russia’s influence in Central Asia, consider business – and the fear of China.

Russian has, despite its official decline in status, managed to retain a firm toehold.

Baku has a new park, the result of one of the most hotly disputed gentrification efforts of the post-Soviet period. But even critics say it provides much-needed green space.

While the president was busy playing soldier, all his regional peers, as well heads of state from China, Russia and Iran, were mustering in the capital of Tajikistan.

Doctors often pad their income by working hand-in-hand with pharmaceutical companies. They get commissions in exchange for prescribing certain drugs.

While there are many unanswered questions about the fighting – the worst since the 1994 ceasefire – some think a new parliament commission is about scoring political points.

A new joint film production comes as ties between the two traditionally wary neighbors are warming.

The silk economy buttresses the pensions of many housewives in rural Uzbekistan.

Kazakhstan is entering a virgin territory of political confrontation. A newly formed collective of youthful activists hopes to lead the way.

Stopping food from coming into the country is part of an intentional and quite perplexing broader economic policy.