Latest posts by Adil Nurmakov from April, 2008
Afghanistan: Progress, Problems, and Passageways
Patrick Frost reviews an optimistic appraisal of Afghanistan’s stability by the US Commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, Gen. Dan K. McNeill, who has stated that the Afghan army and...
Turkmenistan: Iran Bows to Ashgabat
Joshua Foust reports that Iranian officials were forced to admit defeat in the gas pricing dispute with Turkmenistan.
Afghanistan: Media vs. Mullah
The Council of Afghan Mullahs has warned private TV channels in Afghanistan to immediately stop broadcasting Indian soap operas, hadi1121 reports.
Afghanistan: Karzai Eyes New Elections
The Rumi analyzes the reported preparations of Hamed Karzai, the incumbent president of Afghanistan, for the second presidential win.
Kazakhstan: Chief of Local TI Office Stands Up for Arrested State Manager
Adam reports that a prominent lawyer and chief of the Kazakhstani branch of Transparency International came out in support of the former state company’s manager, accused of corruption.
Turkmenistan: Economic shock therapy?
Maciula reports on recent economic reforms initiated by the Turkmenistan government and wonders if they mark the beginning of economic shock therapy .
Turkmenistan: Dinosaur Footprints
Abdulgamid posts a report on discovered dinosaur footprints in Turkmenistan and opines on the possibility of “paleotourism” development in the country.
Turkmenistan: EU relations-Piping Hot?
Patrick Frost analyzes the developments in European policies towards Turkmenistan after the EU Troika-Central Asian summit held in Ashgabat.
Kazakhstan: Opposition's Renaming Approved Officially
Lena B-va reports that the major democratic opposition force of Kazkahstan, the “Azat” [Freedom] party celebrated official recognition of their new name by the Ministry of Justice.
Kyrgyzstan: President's Visit to Kazakhstan
Elena summarizes the results of the visit of President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiev to Kazakhstan, which came shortly after territorial concessions to the northern neighbor.
Afghanistan: Farmers Displaced in Balkh Province
Mohammad Fahim reports that dry spring, which shattered arable lands and increased the food prices, forced hundreds of farmers to leave their homes in agricultural Balkh province in order to...
Kazakhstan: Nuclear Domination Ambitions
Joshua Foust reflects on the Kazakhstan's prospects and plans to take a leading position in the world's uranium market.
Kazakhstan: US on Stans, Same Difference
Adam is exasperated by the US’s one-size-fits-all approach to Central Asia that puts Kazakhstan and Afghanistan in the same category.
Turkmenistan: Forests and Deserts
Maciula reports and opines on the Turkmenistan government's intention to create a forest in the desert with the help of extensive irrigation.
Kazakhstan: Political Players Reshuffled
Kazakhstani political field may only seem still and silent against the background of a one-party parliament and a long-ruling president. But in its depth it is very lively – passions...
Kazakhstan: People Get Poorer Amid Economy Boom and Corruption
As the Kazakhstani economy continues to grow – although much slower now – thanks to petrodollars inflow, the resource nationalism and state expansion tendencies get stronger. Private business has to...
Kazakhstan: India Eyes Kazakh Oil
Arman discusses reports that India may be planning to increase its presence in Caspian and Central Asian energy markets by purchasing oil assests in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan: Wheat Export Policies
Joshua Foust analyzes the latest moves undertaken by the Kazakhstan government in fighting two-digit inflation by suspending wheat exports.
Afghanistan: India to Train Afghan Officers
Peter Marton reports that India offered Afghanistan counterinsurgency trainings of the Afghan officers.
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Ratifies Border and Resorts Agreement
Elena writes about the ratification of agreements between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan regarding transfer of resorts and location of national borders.
Turkmenistan: Hacker Rich Country
Lunaric reports on the activities of Turkmen hackers on sites in Russia and Kazakhstan.
