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Central Asia
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.
Uzbekistan Joins Online Eurasian Economic Union Meeting as an Observer
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent's observer status does not earn it any of the benefits President Shavkat Mirziyoyev heralded in his remarks, but full membership appears to be the goal.
Third Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting Postponed to 2021: Why It Matters
By Akram Umarov
Postponing what was supposed to become a regular forum for the leaders of Central Asia to gather together is not a good idea.
China’s Policy Banks Are Lending Differently, Not Less
By Tristan Kenderdine
How Chinese policy and commercial banks are behaving operationally in their foreign lending activities is shifting, but not necessarily diminishing.
Tracing the Chinese Footprints in Kazakhstan’s Oil and Gas Industry
By Niva Yau
In Beijing’s pursuit of shifting its trade and energy dependencies from sea to land, Nur-Sultan is a necessary partner.
Petition Filed With UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on Behalf of Kadyr Yusupov
By Catherine Putz
Yusupov, a former Uzbek diplomat, was convicted of treason in a closed trial after making a confession under pressure following a suicide attempt.
In the Face of Violence, Kyrgyz Woman Continue to Struggle for Justice
By Catherine Putz
Women in Kyrgyzstan continue to face significant hurdles in accessing justice when it comes to gender-based violence.
US Designates Raimbek Matraimov Under Global Magnitsky Act for Corruption
By Catherine Putz
Matraimov is alleged to have laundered $700 million out of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek has let him off easy, but Washington has finally taken action.
Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Isakov Gets New Trial, Too
By Catherine Putz
He's on the lam after getting out of jail during the October unrest and neglecting to return to prison.
Acting Kyrgyz President Mamytov Visits Moscow
By Catherine Putz
Mamytov, Kyrgyzstan's second acting president since October, is a close ally of Sadyr Japarov, who hopes to win election to the real presidency on January 10.
Middle Corridor Struggles to Find Its Way Across Eurasia
By Tristan Kenderdine
Without China’s geoeconomic policy push, there is still little economic rationale behind the development of the Middle Corridor.
Tajik Authorities Continue Harassing Dissident’s Family
By Catherine Putz
New year, same problem: Tajik authorities continue to harass the family of Fatkhuddin Saidmukhidinov, a Europe-based government critic.