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- 2 March 2010
- A Semi-Soviet Union is Born
Many Kazakhs fear the new Russian-led customs union will be a very unequal partnership.
- By Kenjali Tinibai
- 25 February 2010
- I’m With Stupid
When Athens’ financial mismanagement blew up, Sofia’s euro dreams receded into the distance.
- By Boyko Vassilev
- 17 February 2010
- Slow-Motion Catastrophe
Some Mongolians are in the grips of a humanitarian crisis that will last at least through the winter. From EurasiaNet.
- By Andrew Cullen
- 4 February 2010
- The Truth About Russian Dressing
High prices and conformity do not a fashion heaven make.
- By Galina Stolyarova
- 27 January 2010
- Struggle for the Soul of Romania’s Chemical Giant
For a Romanian chemicals tycoon used to state handouts, EU scrutiny could bring the gravy train to an end.
- By Will Conroy
- 20 January 2010
- Endless Crisis
Latvians are mad as hell over shrinking benefits, and the courts are listening.
- By Martin Ehl
- 18 January 2010
- Meeting the Neighbors
With energy revenues at stake, once-isolated Turkmenistan opens up to an old foe across the border.
- By Abdujalil Abdurasulov
- 5 January 2010
- Making Tracks
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A massive railroad project raises cautious hopes for economic improvement in the South Caucasus. A TOL/EurasiaNet multimedia presentation..
- By Andy Markowitz; photos by Abbas Atilay, Molly Corso, and Gulnar Novruzova
- 9 December 2009
- If We Build It, Will They Come?
- A grandiose “Caspian Dubai” sprouts on a Turkmen beach, designed to bring investors, tourists, and prestige to this much-maligned country.
- By Naz Nazar
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