Defections from regiona distribution network may destroy Soviet-era effort to ensure equitable sharing of electricity.
By Gulnura Toralieva in London (RCA No. 596, 20-Nov-09)

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, but analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.
By Ainagul Abdrakhmanova, Aida Kasymalieva, Inga Sikorskaya, and Anara Yusupova in Bishkek, and Lola Olimova and Аrdasher Tahamtan in Dushanbe (RCA No. 595, 18-Nov-09)

Upsurge in militant activity in Central Asia will be contained, although security should be stepped up in border areas.
By Sanobar Shermatova in Moscow (RCA No. 595, 06-Nov-09)

Reforms contain many retrograde steps and look like an attempt to bolster president.
By Pavel Dyatlenko in Bishkek (RCA No. 594, 12-Nov-09)

Kyrgyz contributor selected as finalist in Asian journalism award.
By Saule Mukhametrakhimova in London (30-Oct-09)

Tajik authorities’ tactics for dealing with foreign Islamic groups under scrutiny.
By Lola Olimova in Dushanbe (30-Oct-09)