Presents an overview of the economic and political issues of Tajikistan, the smallest of the five Central Asian republics of the former Soviet Union, and describes the civil war that devastated its economy, and the authoritarian government that came to power in its wake.
Describes the history, development, current status, and possible future of the four former Soviet republics which have strong ties to neighboring Muslim states.
Discusses the geography, history, people, economics, politics, and future of the central Asian country that was the smallest and poorest Soviet republic.
