As we approach the fifth anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's so-called Tulip Revolution, it is appropriate to ask some hard questions. For instance, were the events of the spring of 2005 really a revolution at all?

• March 24, 2010

Despite the impact of the global economic crisis on all of the economies within the former Soviet Union, averaging a 7 percent decline in GDP in 2009, defense spending has increased in each state with the exception of Belarus (which remained unchanged in 2009 year-on-year at 1.5 percent of GDP).

• March 24, 2010

Talks between Turkey and Azerbaijan over securing the Nabucco gas pipeline have stalled due to disagreements over Turkey's attempts to normalize relations with Armenia.

• March 24, 2010

The man widely seen as China's next leader told Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday the world's two most powerful emerging market economies should help each other increase their weight in global affairs.

• March 24, 2010

Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, who is currently on a working visit to the United States of America, visited Harvard University yesterday afternoon where he gave a presentation on European and Trans-Atlantic security in the 21st century.

• March 24, 2010

Afghan President Hamid Karzai begins a visit to China, with trade and investment high on the agenda.

• March 24, 2010

Japan's exports grew 45% in February compared with the same month a year ago, because of strong demand in Asia.

• March 24, 2010

Ukraine wants to solve quickly the current oil transit dispute with Kazakhstan

• March 23, 2010