Kyrgyzstan: Drought causing staple crop shortages, but not all is doom Climate change can be blamed for some of the troubles facing Kyrgyz farmers, but the immediate problem is money. Bakyt Ibraimov Aug 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: As Akayev returns, government looks to keep control of Kumtor cash cow Can the former president, in exile for 16 years, help the government's case that a major foreign investor has played dirty from the start? Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Aug 2, 2021
Border closure deepens isolation of Tajikistan’s Pamir highlands The isolated region is struggling to secure food supplies. Kamila Ibragimova Jul 30, 2021
Kyrgyz parliament sneaks through “fake news” law with president’s blessing A local watchdog says the bill “introduces censorship.” Bermet Talant Jul 29, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Ruling tandem in trouble? Japarov and Tashiyev came to office together, may they leave it apart. Chris Rickleton Jul 28, 2021
Russia shows tentative willingness to let U.S. use Central Asia bases Moscow wants to heavily constrain Washington's scope for action, however. Jul 19, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Old faces and businesspeople dominate local vote A small liberal-leaning opposition party failed to overcome the threshold of votes needed. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 12, 2021
Kyrgyzstan tightens control over NGOs, taps anti-Western sentiment Critics say the law aims to mire non-government organizations in bureaucracy. Bermet Talant Jul 12, 2021
Villagers in shadow of Kyrgyzstan dam incensed by Uzbekistan deal The land transfer has fueled anger and rumors about Kyrgyzstan’s new populist leadership. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 12, 2021
Turkey kidnaps Kyrgyz businessman, Bishkek affects to be surprised Inandi's wife believes he has been tortured. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 6, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan leaders talk, but produce little of note Any hopes the meeting would produce a breakthrough on the border were dashed. Jun 30, 2021
Turkmenistan: Putting on a show Will Turkmenistan come to Kyrgyzstan’s rescue? Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 29, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: As third COVID-19 wave hits, protection options vanishingly small Cases are rising rapidly and vaccines – for those who want them – are hard to find. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 24, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Government provides little comfort to drought-hit farmers Water is scarce and food prices already rising. Jun 17, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: First lady’s prominence sets tongues wagging Aigul Japarova's charity is helping raise her profile. Jun 14, 2021
The challenges of ditching coal on the steppe The dirty fuel isn’t cheaper, but often the only choice. Jun 10, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Outlook murky for vanished founder of Gulen-linked schools As suspicions center on Turkish intelligence, the Kyrgyz president began an official visit to Turkey. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 9, 2021
Perspectives | Bride kidnapping haunts rural Kyrgyzstan, causing young women to flee Living in a household headed by a kidnapping-based couple is one of the strongest predictors of women’s migration. Erin Hofmann, Guangqing Chi Jun 8, 2021
Podcast | Expert Opinions: Researching kleptocracy in Eurasia Thomas Mayne talks about new anti-corruption legislation in the U.S. and UK and his work investigating "rule by theft" in Central Asia. Masha Udensiva-Brenner Jun 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov plays politics with detentions Some see a catch-and-release approach – arresting monied figures, getting cash from them and then letting them go. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 3, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Turkish-born founder of Gulen-backed schools goes missing Some suspect that Ankara may be involved, although there is no evidence yet for that claim. Jun 1, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Security services detain ex-PM, one-time presidential candidate Kumtor is being used as cudgel to go after politically influential players. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: MPs pursue special status for conflict-stricken region Officials hope tax breaks may promote job creation in the economically depressed area. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 28, 2021
Kyrgyzstan turns back Tajik nationals as tensions persist Bishkek says travel restrictions will remain in place until border tensions are resolved. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 26, 2021
Amazon marketplace comes to Central Asia Many traders, though, have long been managing to get their wares onto the platform. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2021
