Kyrgyzstan: Five-year morality plan seen reviving nation’s fortunes The government’s blueprint is hazy when it comes to explaining how any of this will come about. Rights activists are appalled. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Aug 12, 2021
Russia bares fangs over language in Kyrgyzstan Politicians in Moscow claim to be concerned that Russian-speaking citizens may be facing intimidation and aggression in Kyrgyzstan – a fact that officials in Bishkek deny. Bakyt Ibraimov Aug 11, 2021
Taliban, weather, geopolitics: Afghanistan’s Kyrgyz wrestle with ‘stay or go?’ The small community has been thrust back into the news by the Taliban advance. But there are no easy answers to questions about their future. Bermet Talant Aug 9, 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 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
Perspectives | Blame it on Russia? The danger of geopolitical takes on Georgia’s far right Framing Georgia’s far right as a unified pro-Russian actor obscures complex local problems. Tamta Gelashvili Jul 10, 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
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
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 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: 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, 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
Tajikistan: Eurovision act strikes a chord in her native land But Russians are more ambivalent about having a Tajik-born singer represent them at the song contest. Kamila Ibragimova May 13, 2021