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Kyrgyzstan: Power plant blame game threatens political showdown

Nurjamal Djanibekova May 18, 2018
An opaque deal with a Chinese company is both business as usual and cause for political scandal in Kyrgyzstan.

Erdoğan calls for ‘common sense’ from new Armenian government

Ayla Jean Yackley May 17, 2018
In spite of new leadership in Yerevan, the fundamentals of conflict between the two sides remain unchanged.

Perspectives | Tashkent Syndrome: Is Uzbekistan getting a free pass?

Peter Leonard May 16, 2018
There is a danger that distant observers will judge Mirziyoyev's government only on standalone concessions or vague promises.

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As ties with Turkey suffer, Israel moves to recognize Armenian genocide
Joshua Kucera May 21, 2018
Some Armenians have complained that the sensitive issue has become a "political football" in Israel.
Kyrgyzstan: Former top Atambayev official faces corruption charges
Nurjamal Djanibekova May 21, 2018
Kubanychbek Kulmatov says the charges are politically motivated.
Kyrgyzstan: Former president drops libel claims against reporters, activist
May 19, 2018
His critics say the move is not an act of magnanimity, but motivated out of desperation over changes on the political scene.
Tajikistan: State agency-linked company monopolizing public Wi-Fi
May 19, 2018
The company in question is owned by the son of a top official related to the president.
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Class war: Armenia's student protesters set sights on universities

Bradley Jardine May 17, 2018
Since the protest movement toppled Serzh Sargsyan last month, it has taken the fight to other institutions dominated by his Republican Party.

Turkmenistan: Fast and furious. And broke

Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 15, 2018
President plays hard as national currency goes soft.
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The Red Legacy: Evaluating the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution

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