Asia Times
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 06:45
Russia moved to mend ties with Uzbekistan, the most populous Central Asian state, in an apparent bid to give its fading influence in the region the much needed boost. Russian efforts took place ahead of the summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to be held in Tashkent later this year.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 06:52
While the Afghan war is well into its fifteenth year, its end seems to be as controversial and complex as the very start of the war and its conduct have been throughout.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 07:01
Officials said fighters seized control of the district capital of Darqand in Takhar province, on the border with Tajikistan in the early hours of Wednesday, continuing a campaign that has intensified across the country this year.