Kyrgyzstan: The pianist undermining Kazakhstan’s terrorism case He tried to tell police they were making a grave mistake. They wouldn’t listen. Now Kazakhstan’s whole narrative about the recent unrest looks weaker. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 11, 2022
Uzbekistan ends gas exports to China, abandons price increases at home It was fuel price hikes in neighboring Kazakhstan that ignited nationwide protests last week. Jan 10, 2022
Kazakhstan’s unrest narrative derailed by confusion and blackout It is easy to poke holes in the Kazakh government’s official narrative, even as it continues to choke communications with the outside world. Peter Leonard Jan 9, 2022
What does China make of the Kazakhstan unrest? China sources about 20 percent of its natural gas from or via Kazakhstan. David Trilling Jan 7, 2022
Kyrgyzstan sends troops to Kazakhstan, but not everybody is happy 150 troops from the elite Scorpion unit have already been deployed. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 7, 2022
Kyrgyz businesses fret about economic impact of Kazakhstan unrest The only route to Russia runs through Kazakhstan – or China. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 5, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov, last hope or populist menace? Even in a political scene as personality-driven as Kyrgyzstan’s, the cult of Japarov, who is standing for president this weekend, is striking. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 6, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Constitutional Chamber nixes attempt to halt power grab Activists worry the country is sleepwalking toward authoritarianism. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 2, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Hundreds rally against constitutional tinkering Changes to the constitution are widely perceived as another power grab by the man who recently seized all levers of government. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 22, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's proposed new constitution provokes widespread revulsion The document has been dubbed a "Khanstitution" for the powers it gives the president. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's wacky electoral races There are more than 60 candidates hoping to run, but almost none are serious contenders. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Mining sector braces for regulatory blow Japarov has tried to put investors at their ease, but his government is sending mixed messages. Chris Rickleton Nov 6, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament reshuffle paves way for Japarov to cement power The new speaker of parliament is an old and close ally to Japarov. Nov 4, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Protests flourish as crises mount on all sides Acting President Japarov came to power on the crest of rallies, but will he know how to deal with them as leader? Nov 2, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Behind-the-scenes kingpin Matraimov arrested in shock development Japarov has said he is waging a war to rid Kyrgyzstan of corruption. Peter Leonard, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 20, 2020