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
Kyrgyzstan: Chaos reigns in the kingdom of Kumtor The new boss has started the job breaking promises and facing serious accusations. May 25, 2021
Perspectives | After Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border conflict, time for a human rights agenda Both countries should prioritize the well-being of ordinary people in the complex border region, write two analysts from Human Rights Watch. Hugh Williamson and Syinat Sultanalieva May 20, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Solving water puzzle key to preventing fresh fighting Any border deal will have to consider shared water infrastructure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Kamila Ibragimova May 19, 2021
What next for Kyrgyzstan and Kumtor? Bishkek wants to milk this cash cow for all it's worth. May 18, 2021
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay? Kyrgyzstan is flogging its section of the would-be track, but how successfully? Chris Rickleton May 17, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Election authorities cancel votes in three cities Authorities seemed unperturbed by vote violations when they were first told about them. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 13, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Expropriation law takes Kumtor battle to the brink Once again, a new government is targeting the country’s most lucrative mine. Chris Rickleton May 10, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Spotlight on populist security chief after Tajikistan violence Tashiyev's standing has been compromised, but he will likely ride out the crisis. May 6, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: A diary from Batken at a time of violence When night fell, men demanded weapons, eager to go take up the fight. They snarled threateningly and called us "spies." Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 5, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: President signs new constitution into law More authority will be wielded, in principle, by a national people's congress. May 5, 2021
