Kyrgyzstan presses ahead with prosecution of border deal critics despite hunger strike Making an example of this group looks like an attempt to put an indefinite end to Kyrgyzstan’s periodic cycle of extra-parliamentary regime changes. Aiday Erkebaeva Dec 28, 2022
EurasiaChat: Russian ‘relokanty’ prompt furious debate in Central Asia Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 28, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Investigative reporter stripped of citizenship and deported Temirov's supporters say the deportation is tantamount to state-sponsored abduction. Nov 24, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: The exiled Russians offering a Red Roof haven Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan ratifies Uzbekistan border deal in testy parliament session The vote took place against the backdrop of worsening repression of the opposition and activists. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 17, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Draft bill promises more pain for ailing NGOs Critics say the changes will force many civic organizations to close their doors. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 10, 2022
EurasiaChat: Language, borders and radicalism Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov, EurasiaChat Oct 31, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Court works day and night to lock up government critics At least 20 people will be in detention until late December pending investigations into claims of plotting a government overthrow. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 25, 2022
Turkmenistan: Bombing at windmills Turkmenistan is trying to assume the role of energy supplier to Central Asia. Plus, showing off weapons while cash is tight. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 25, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Arrests of activists, politicians occurred amid growing pressure on media The government is planning on pushing through legislation that will make life much harder for independent media. Oct 24, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Mass arrests over opposition to Uzbekistan border deal Government critics have warned of a "slide into authoritarianism." Oct 23, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Dam handover plans rouse opposition forces The authorities evidently fear this localized discontent could escalate into something more serious. Bakyt Ibraimov Oct 19, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Religious history course hampered by lackluster materials and teachers Kyrgyzstan is trying to combat radicalism by teaching religious history in schools. Easier said than done. Nurbek Bekmurzaev Oct 17, 2022
Too early to call time on the CSTO More than a military alliance analogous to NATO, the bloc is a political entity. But analysts have never agreed on its exact purpose. Peter Leonard, Kamila Ibragimova Oct 13, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Border deal secretively rushed through amid more grumbling President Japarov says Kyrgyzstan is poised to receive far more disputed land than it will give away. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 12, 2022