Kyrgyzstan: Low-energy president ducks responsibilities Jeenbekov's end-of-year presser was a shrug-heavy event. Dec 20, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Whimpering ex-president clutches at straws in political showdown Atambayev is changing his tune as he tries to scope out allies. Dec 12, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s former president, Roza Otunbayeva, discusses China, her successors, and regrets The first woman to lead a Central Asian country discussed China, her successors’ rivalry, and regrets from her time in office. Maria Mammina Dec 5, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential rift widens over campaign irregularity allegations Atambayev has renewed hostilities with Jeenbekov following a phony stalemate. Nov 19, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: As political winds change, iconic newspaper again tussled over Investigators are looking into whether the change of ownership at Vecherniy Bishkek in 2015 was legal. Oct 31, 2018
Selfies, social media and the absurdities of Kyrgyzstan politics High-altitude heckling led to an unlikely reunion of one-time foes. Oct 24, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Government treads water after social ministry meltdown One top official got into trouble for taking along relatives to work trips overseas Oct 12, 2018
Can Kyrgyzstan’s president take a joke? Jeenbekov has been at pains to strike a different note from his thin-skinned predecessor, but some habits seem hard to break. Oct 10, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential immunity-stripping talk reawakened The MP pushing the move says he has ex-President Almazbek Atambayev in his crosshairs Oct 1, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s ombudsman pick: a sign of the times? Tokun Mamytov is a former KGB agent who previously served two deposed presidents. Sep 28, 2018
Feminist song draws supporters and death threats in Kyrgyzstan Pleas for civility and respect from Zere Asylbek, a songwriter in Bishkek, have been drowned by rage over her clothing. Bermet Talant Sep 18, 2018
Perspectives | Kyrgyz pop stars succor Kyrgyzness Kyrgyzstan’s radio waves are a stage for twisting and pulling at the notion of national identity. Colleen Wood Sep 13, 2018
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey: There's no getting past Gulen Turkey is pushing Kyrgyzstan to cede control of its best schools. Sep 11, 2018
Kyrgyzstan hosts third Nomad Games, and passes the torch Kyrgyzstan is turning over the biennial event to other Turkic countries. Nicholas Muller, Chris Rickleton Sep 7, 2018
Erdogan visit delights some in Kyrgyzstan, annoys others The Turkish leader is insistent Bishkek do more to squeeze out followers of Fethullah Gulen. Chris Rickleton Sep 3, 2018