Latest posts by Nathan Hamm from November, 2006
Armenia: New Air Link
Blogrel sees great potential benefit in a new air link between Yerevan and the rest of the world, courtesy of Air Arabia.
Kyrgyzstan: Anatomy of a Political Crisis
Sean Roberts explains the sequence of events that led to Kyrgyzstan's recent protests and new constitution.
Kazakhstan: Filipinos in Tengiz
KZ Blog notes reports of violence and robbery against Filipino workers in Tengiz, Kazakhstan that have been overshadowed by the violence between Turkish and Kazakh workers there.
Kyrgyzstan: Hasty Constitution
Was Kyrgyzstan's constitution adopted too quickly? Yulia appears unhappy with the fast pace of the constitution's drafting and adoption while Kyrgyz Report notes that some in Kyrgyzstan are already noticing problems with the new fundamental document.
Armenia: Corruption & the Environment
Onnik Krikorian publishes a letter explaining how official corruption damages Armenia's natural environment.
Armenia: Komidas Project
Notes From Hareinik reviews a reinterpretation of Armenian music that stands out from the rest of the crowd.
Armenia: Farewell Aram
Blogrel notes the passing of Aram Asatryan, a famous Armenian musician.
Kazakhstan: Of Phony Anthems
KZ Blog writes that the fake national anthem featured in the Borat movie is good satire of some of the things in which the Kazakhstani government takes pride.
Armenia: US Election
Life in Armenia says that the results of US congressional elections is good for Armenian causes.
Tajikistan: Voices from Tajikistan
Vadim rounds up some of the discussions in the Tajik blogosphere.
Tajikistan: Election Surprises
Alexander Sadikov says that those reporting that there were no surprises in Tajikistan's election are missing a few things.
Armenia: Bowing Out
Zarchka of Life Around Me explains why she decided not to participate in “Hye Superstar 2.”
Uzbekistan: EU Sanctions
Registan.net discusses the calls of NGOs for the European Union to extend its sanctions against Uzbekistan and analyzes what choices are available to Europe and the consequences of those choices.
Armenia: Corruption
Onnik Krikorian notes Armenia's lack of change in perceived corruption according to Transparency International's new report. He compares Armenia's performance with that of its other neighbors in the South Caucasus.
Tajikstan, USA: Having a Baby
Candide looks at the pros and cons involved in choosing to give birth in the United States and Tajikistan.
Tajikistan: The Election
neweurasia Tajikistan reports on voting for Tajikistan's president within the country and outside the country.
Kazakhstan: Free Haircuts
KZBlog reports on a bizarre scheme in Astana, Kazakhstan in which local officials have required hair salons to provide free services to pensioners and veterans of World War II.
Kazakhstan: Borat Opens
Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat, the story/mockumentary telling a “Kazakh” journalist's quest across America to marry Pamela Anderson, opened over the weekend in North America much of Europe and neweurasia looks at different perspectives on how the movie affects Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan: Steinmeier
neweurasia reports on the visits of Germany's foreign minister to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. Both trips were part of a region-wide tour that comes as Germany works on a comprehensive Central Asia policy to promote during its coming EU presidency.
Kazakhstan: Borat
With the “Borat” movie appearing in theaters today, Sean Roberts asks if Americans really get the joke and KZBlog reports on some reactions to the character.
Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek Protests Continue
The Roberts Report has photos from protests as does Flickr user teokaye. Registan.net has a summary of the last two days’ news.
