Interview 180: Russia's "Near Abroad" Policy Focuses on Security, Dismisses China Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has continued to refer to its neighboring countries as the “near abroad.” Justin Burke, Katya Kumkova Nov 5, 2010
Kyrgyzstan: Q&A with Ata-Jurt Leader Kamchybek Tashiev Tashiev was one of the most divisive candidates in the recent elections. David Trilling, Natasha Yefimov Oct 13, 2010