Kyrgyzstan: What did Japarov get in Russia? A lot of goodwill, but not much else for the time being. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Kumtor’s fate uncertain once more The mine used to be President Japarov's cause célèbre, but these days he has to be more pragmatic. Chris Rickleton Feb 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Perplexity reigns as corrupt ex-customs boss is arrested anew This time Matraimov is facing money-laundering charges. Feb 19, 2021
A brewing Islamic scandal in Kyrgyzstan The mufti is accused of misusing funds. He says this is all a plot to remove him. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 15, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Customs kingpin behind vast smuggling operation gets $3,000 fine The ruling will undermine President Japarov's claims to being a corruption-buster. Feb 11, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: As Japarov assumes power, politicized arrests come thick and fast Arrests are coming swiftly for opponents of Kyrgyzstan's new president. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 29, 2021
China gradually opens its markets to Central Asia Regional governments are eager for job-creating export industries, especially in agriculture. Market access gives Beijing more leverage than debt ever could. Dirk van der Kley Jan 25, 2021
Here’s looking at EAEU: The year of integration Protectionism, pension reform, and pushing toward a common gas market. This and more in our monthly briefing on the Eurasian Economic Union. Here’s looking at EAEU Jan 14, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Has this been a bad year for Matraimov? Or not? Although he is getting considerable negative attention, he also enjoys strong political coverage. Chris Rickleton Dec 18, 2020
Here’s Looking at EAEU: What a gas! Unemployment, post-COVID hopes, and moving gas: This and more in our monthly briefing on the Eurasian Economic Union. Here’s looking at EAEU Dec 10, 2020
Washington sanctions Kyrgyzstan's behind-the-scenes kingpin While he remains free, Bishkek may struggle to negotiate for American aid. Dec 9, 2020
Kyrgyzstan pleads for more Chinese help in building key infrastructure Bishkek is also angling for yet more room to ease its debt burden. Dec 9, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Only 15 percent of infected healthcare workers compensated Medics say they are actively discouraged from seeking the compensation. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 8, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Zere returns with new plea for action on women’s rights The artist expects to face more harassment for her song. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 27, 2020
In remote, offline Kyrgyzstan, the best of the internet comes in a box A Q+A with the Internet Society Kyrgyzstan chapter’s co-founder about bringing internet to the most rural schools. Nov 25, 2020