International relations
Russia fortifies Central Asia military clout before US Afghan exit
Moscow plays up terrorism but experts see possible American bases as motivator
Politics
International relations
Fresh off gold mine seizure, Kyrgyzstan president heads for Russia
Problems pile up for Japarov as Tajik border dispute simmers after deadly clashes
International relations
Afghan pullout raises fears in US of China's 'unfettered access'
Pentagon admits 'number of countries' have potential to exercise influence
Politics
Kazakh ban on foreign farmland sales fails to quell China distrust
Defiant opposition ready for new protests despite getting its way
Opinion
Erdogan and Putin battle it out for control of the Black Sea
Tussle adds to growing list of places where the veteran strongmen are squaring off
Markets
Coronavirus vaccination rate now on investors' radar
Pound and dollar rise as vaccines boost give UK and US economies
International relations
Top US envoy Blinken makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
Trip comes a day after Biden announced all remaining US troops will leave country
Politics
Kyrgyz referendum grants Japarov full power: preliminary results
Armed with revised constitution, president faces pressure to keep promises
Politics
Kyrgyzstan power play culminates in Sunday constitution vote
President Japarov poised to gain virtually total control in 'huge shift'
International relations
Turkey's Central Asia tug-of-war with Russia intensifies
China and US also active in pursuing resources and regional clout
