Diplomacy 2019-11-15 Russia's territorial expansion in Syria faces unwelcome reception Ever since Russian troops began expanding their territorial occupation of Syria, they have been met with fierce and angry resistance from locals. 2019-11-08 Persecuted at home, ethnic Kazakhs from China seek asylum in Kazakhstan A million people, mostly of Muslim ethnic minorities, are estimated to be held in Xinjiang internment camps that authorities have called 'vocational education centres. 2019-10-01 C5+1 meeting in New York highlights 'new atmosphere of partnership' Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and the United States agreed to strengthen security and economic co-operation. 2019-09-20 Russia vetos UN resolution aimed at stopping 'catastrophe' in Syria A Russian-led military campaign has caused a situation that some describe as the 'century's worst humanitarian crisis'. 2019-08-14 Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan tout new level of strategic partnership The two Central Asian nations are strengthening co-operation in areas including regional security, demonstrating their ambition to develop without the interference of neighbouring powers. 2019-07-23 Rahmon, Jeenbekov set to discuss border issues in Isfara The upcoming meeting could lead to a breakthrough in resolving a long-standing Tajik-Kyrgyz border dispute. 2019-07-11 Joint Turkmen-Afghan projects aim to boost Afghan peace and stability Turkmenistan hopes to route electricity and natural gas through Afghanistan to promising markets in South Asia, but peace and stability must be established first. 2019-07-01 Arrival of US ambassador in Turkmenistan stirs optimism for realignment The enormous pressure that Russia and China exert on Ashgabat has prompted many Turkmens to welcome the growing influence of the United States in the country. 2019-06-07 Friction in Central Asia sours relations between Xi and 'best friend' Putin Previous assumptions about the interests of Russia and China in the region -- a kind of gentleman's agreement in which Moscow protects while Beijing invests -- are being overturned. 2019-06-06 Surxondaryo grows as centre of Uzbek-Afghan co-operation The Uzbek province on the Afghan border has been a focal point in recent years for co-operation in the education, trade and investment sectors. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Next
