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Online battles between patriotic Russians and Georgians have raged, while some opposition figures are calling for a visa regime for Russians.

Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however.

The feedback process was extended following last month's unrest in Karakalpakstan.

The country’s pro-Europe elite sees a millennia-old history of belonging to Europe. Will it matter for Georgia’s EU aspirations?

Land ownership is a sensitive issue in Abkhazia. The deal also sparked controversy in Georgia proper, where critics accused the government of closing its eyes to Russian expansion.

Corruption by judges handling urban development conflicts highlights Tashkent’s inability to reform by fiat.

The ruling may give Karimova access to $303 million in frozen funds.

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.

The gathering had been intended to create regional solidarity in the face of overbearing pressure from China, Russia.

Because official statistics are nonsense, we look to personnel reshuffles to understand where the government recognizes it is underperforming. Our weekly briefing.

Tashkent is working to sell its version of the deadly unrest this month to U.S. lawmakers.

Government explanations are hard to believe, and do not hide the poverty and abuse fueling unrest.

While the country’s public defender says the group’s activities violate the constitution, others argue that banning it could set a dangerous precedent.

The general prosecutor's proposal cites the example of how Russia regulates the internet, suggesting to many that there may be political motives.

Other officials are taking a harder line, however, and casting protestors as criminals.