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17 Candidates Remain in the Kyrgyz Presidential Race

17 Candidates Remain in the Kyrgyz Presidential Race

By Catherine Putz
Four opposition candidates, in anticipation of a second round run-off for the presidency, have pledged to unite behind a single candidate. But Sadyr Japarov is the favorite to win in the first round.
Did Uzbekistan and Russia Just Have Their First (Limited) Food War?

Did Uzbekistan and Russia Just Have Their First (Limited) Food War?

By Umida Hashimova
Tomato pests, quickly forgotten, suggest the brief ban on some Uzbek imports was of a political nature.

A Look Back at 2020 in Central Asia

A Look Back at 2020 in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
How did I do on my outlook for Central Asia 2020? (Spoiler: I didn't know there'd be a pandemic)

Public Opinion Survey Polls Kyrgyz on Upcoming Election Questions

Public Opinion Survey Polls Kyrgyz on Upcoming Election Questions

By Catherine Putz
When asked in early December which politicians they trusted, 48 percent of surveyed Kyrgyz said Sadyr Japarov -- 31 percent said they trusted no politicians.

Looking Ahead to January 10: Elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

Looking Ahead to January 10: Elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

By Colleen Wood
Why bother analyzing elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan if we think we know the results?
There Won’t be Political Reform in Uzbekistan. Here’s Why

There Won’t be Political Reform in Uzbekistan. Here’s Why

By Dilmira Matyakubowa
Genuine reform takes place not through quashing free thinkers and critics but in encouraging and even embracing them. 

Uzbekistan Hedging Vaccine Bets with Russian Purchase

Uzbekistan Hedging Vaccine Bets with Russian Purchase

By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan launches trials of a Chinese vaccine, but purchases Russian vaccine.
India-Iran-Uzbekistan Pursue Central Asian Connectivity

India-Iran-Uzbekistan Pursue Central Asian Connectivity

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Iranian port of Chabahar has the potential to shift some of the regional dynamics in India’s favor. 

Can Uzbekistan Stay on Track in Improving its Human Rights Record?

Can Uzbekistan Stay on Track in Improving its Human Rights Record?

By Nodirjon Kirgizbaev
Uzbekistan undoubtedly needs to continue implementing recent initiated reforms, but its progress is promising.

Does It Matter That the New OSCE High Commissioner for National Minorities Is From Kazakhstan?

Does It Matter That the New OSCE High Commissioner for National Minorities Is From Kazakhstan?

By Ana-Maria Anghelescu
In early December a Kazakh diplomat secured a top position in the OSCE -- but does it matter?

Eliminating Forced Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Sector – A Work Still in Progress

Eliminating Forced Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Sector – A Work Still in Progress

By Umida Niyazova
Uzbekistan has made enormous progress in eliminating forced labor, but has yet to fully eradicate it.
Election Campaign Kicks Off Slow in Kazakhstan

Election Campaign Kicks Off Slow in Kazakhstan

By Paolo Sorbello
After some initial commotion in the political environment, the parliamentary race folded back into a roll-call of loyalists. 

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