The Revolution In Kyrgyzstan Lives On
As we approach the fifth anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's so-called Tulip Revolution, it is appropriate to ask some hard questions. For instance, were the events of the spring of 2005 really a revolution at all?
Collective Defense in Central Asia Contradicted by Rising National Spending
Despite the impact of the global economic crisis on all of the economies within the former Soviet Union, averaging a 7 percent decline in GDP in 2009, defense spending has increased in each state with the exception of Belarus (which remained unchanged in 2009 year-on-year at 1.5 percent of GDP).
Japan exports to Asia and US rise
Japan's exports grew 45% in February compared with the same month a year ago, because of strong demand in Asia.
Karzai in China to discuss trade
Afghan President Hamid Karzai begins a visit to China, with trade and investment high on the agenda.
China's heir-apparent pitches Russian alliance
The man widely seen as China's next leader told Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday the world's two most powerful emerging market economies should help each other increase their weight in global affairs.
Armenia Issue Stalls Gas Talks
Talks between Turkey and Azerbaijan over securing the Nabucco gas pipeline have stalled due to disagreements over Turkey's attempts to normalize relations with Armenia.
New deal to be signed on Kirkuk-Yumurtalık pipeline
Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yıldız said on Tuesday a new agreement would be signed with Iraq soon about the Kirkuk-Yumurtalık oil pipeline.
Turkey says Azeri gas talks stumble over Armenia
Talks between Turkey and Azerbaijan over securing gas for Europe have temporarily halted due to disagreements over Turkey's attempts to normalise relations with Azeri arch-enemy Armenia, Turkey said today.
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