Kyrgyzstan

The seemingly benign commemoration of a Soviet-era youth organization speaks to bigger debates about Kyrgyzstan’s identity.

The contentious saga of Kumtor Gold Mine is one step closer to completion.

As preliminary hearings began last week, Temirov discovered that his Kyrgyz passport had been canceled already.

Methodology isn’t a headline buzzword, but an improving rank certainly is -- no matter the context.

Like clockwork: After Temirov released a new investigative report last week, the authorities piled on new charges.

In recent interviews both U.S. officials and the Kyrgyz president have suggested that Bishkek and Washington may be nearing the signing of a new Bilateral Cooperation Agreement.

An interview with Raffaello Pantucci about China’s rise, as seen through Beijing’s engagements in Central Asia.

Less than half of Central Asians labor migrants are ready to return to their home countries a month after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The resolution to expel Russia passed, but the region’s vote against it highlights the difficulty and complexity of Central Asia's position. 

If implemented, the agreement would see the Canadian mining firm exit Kyrgyzstan after a tumultuous 20 years and Bishkek assume responsibility for the mine.

Kyrgyzstani authorities are restricting protests about Russia’s war in Ukraine, but some public servants are speaking out.