"This paper provides an analysis of the state and development of Uzbekistan's media 10 years after national independence. It summarizes the crackdown on Uzbek independent media, outlines the relevant legislation and reviews the structure and hierarchy of the national media system. Subsequently, the ... paper comments on journalists' and local and international organizations' activities. The author argues that, in the years since independence, Uzbek media has degenerated to an appalling extent." (Digital Library, ETh Zürich Center for Security Studies) more

"This report provides a comprehensive overview of the role and position of the media in Tajikistan. The contributors explain that the weakness of the media there is due to many different reasons and linked to the general political, social and economic circumstances in the country. The report explain ... s how the consequences of the civil war, the loss of competent journalists, the high costs of production, the self-censorship pressure exerted on journalists and editors by politicians not used to relatively free press have all helped inhibit the development of the media in the country." (Digital Library, ETh Zürich Center for Security Studies) more