Crossroads Asia

Akayev has the dual distinction of having been independent Kyrgyzstan’s first president and also its first president to be ousted in a popular revolution.

Amid increased migration regulations and enforcement, the Kyrgyz government urged citizens to “temporarily refrain” from traveling to Russia unless they have “compelling reasons” to do so.

Based on reports of the case, it seems to be an all-too-familiar pattern of online indoctrination and radicalization. 

The ICC has accused Putin of being responsible for the abductions of children from Ukraine. Member countries are required to detain suspects but there’s no real enforcement mechanism.

Kloop co-founder Rinat Tukhvatshin has vowed to "continue to publish the most in-depth investigations, the most balanced news, and the most incisive columns.”

The question – “Do you agree with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan?” – will be put to voters on October 6.

Mongolia will be the first ICC member-state to host the Russian leader since the court issued a warrant for his arrest.

Without genuine political freedom and fully open discourse, attempts at political reform in Uzbekistan may struggle to gain traction.

A recent survey of Kazakh civil servants reveals gaps in training and career development. Fostering greater international collaboration could play a critical role in addressing these challenges.

Bishkek is barreling down a slippery slope, with a history of judging as “false” reports the government simply doesn’t like the tone of. 

Any conviction under Kazakhstan’s broad extremism statutes lands an individual on the Financing Terrorism List – even if their alleged crime was merely supporting an opposition political party. 

As Islamic practices rise in Uzbekistan, authorities do their best to maintain a secular public sphere.