List of Central Asia articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Afghans Don’t Like Tofu, Either
There were infinite (and well-documented) reasons why it was a terrible idea to invest millions of dollars in getting Afghans to grow soybeans. But the United States did it anyway.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Welcome to Stanistan
Behold the power of Central Asia's new superstate.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Afghanistan Escapes Blacklist
Afghan banks dodged an international black mark Friday when a watchdog organization gave the government another shot at cleaning up its corrupt banking system.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Stuffing the Sheep in Kabul
As accusations of voter fraud fly, Afghanistan’s presidential race is ripping the country apart.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Don’t Call It a Comeback
After a six-month lull, the CIA's drones are dropping bombs on Pakistan again. But the policy is as misguided as ever.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Real Winner in Afghanistan’s Election
Why the Taliban can’t prevent the monumental success that marks this weekend’s ballot.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Corleones of the Caspian
How Azerbaijan's dictator woos the United States and Europe.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Vladimir Putin’s Impotent Eurasian Union
Why the Russian president’s dream of 'near abroad' linked to Moscow might be less than the sum of its parts.