Adolat Najimova

Central Asia: A New Tajik-Uzbek Cycle Of Tension

(RFE/RL) WASHINGTON, November 28, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- A series of recent events in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan has highlighted tensions between those two Central Asian republics, with officials on each side accusing their neighbors of exacerbating the problem. The mood suggests that leaders in Tashkent and Dushanbe continue to pursue policies of mutual confrontation rather than communication.

Uzbekistan: President Karimov's Limited Options

President Karimov at the 14 May news conference, where he blamed Islamic radicals for the violence The recent unrest in eastern Uzbekistan removed any doubts about whether President Islam Karimov is willing to resort to deadly force to maintain power.

Analysis: How Real Are Prospects For Free And Democratic Elections In Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan will hold parliamentary elections on 26 December. At President Islam Karimov's initiative, the newly elected legislature will be bicameral. But many Western and local observers believe that these elections will be neither fair nor democratic because no opposition groups and parties will be represented.

Russia: Moscow Seen As Moving To Increase Military Ties With Central Asia

Central Asia: Personality Cults Often Take Cultural Identity Too Far

Uzbekistan: Islamic Militants Mar Independence Day

Uzbekistan: Repression Has Helped Radicalize Opposition

Uzbekistan: Blasts Spark Speculation Of Threat From Militants

Uzbekistan: Women Adjust To New Economic, Health Realities

Uzbekistan: Women Face Health Care Challenges

Kyrgyzstan: Women's Congress Seeks To Advance The Role Of Women

Kazakhstan: Mrs. Clinton Addresses Women's Conference

Uzbekistan: Mrs. Clinton Stresses Importance Of Women's Health

Uzbekistan: Clinton Praises Religious And Ethnic Tolerance

Kazakhstan: Capital Prepares To Welcome Hillary Clinton

Kazakhstan: Mrs. Clinton Concludes Visit, Travels To Bishkek

Uzbekistan: Project Aims To Build Democracy And Civil Society