Indonesia's move has precedents in places such as Myanmar and Malaysia
As US looks to end its longest war, Beijing cultivates ties with Taliban
A new Eurasian order is in the making, with Beijing in the driver's seat
Government fails to squeeze brokers out of traditional industry
US strategists call for driving wedge between the traditional rivals
Transition to permanent president and the ruble to determine tenge's value
Trump also surprises Khan with offer to mediate Kashmir dispute with India
Fans use matches to score political points against regional rivals
Time for a Himalayas Council to manage and safeguard vital water supplies
Country's rise in world cricket ranks lifts national pride
Nazarbayev's neat succession plot could set example for Russian president
Nation elects first non-Soviet president, but Nazarbayev still holds reins
Critics say ex-president's post in Russian-led union pose a threat to independence
Parliament chief says elections could interrupt move to list company this year
Ulaanbaatar promotes economic corridor to connect China and Russia
Chinese projects take back seat as Nazarbayev's successor seeks stability
Romania and Myanmar are also among the hunting grounds for tech specialists
'Dry port' pins its hopes on foreign investors to spur faster growth
New leader faces task of jump-starting growth and foreign direct investment
Young people see unique identity in modernized traditional garb
Long-serving predecessor still looms large and has daughter in chain of succession
Strongman set to keep influence over resource-rich nation after three-decade rule
Easier travel between the two signals the start of warmer ties in region
Lack of transparency hampers privatization plan as older bourse strikes MOEX deal