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Central Asia
What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?
By Colleen Wood
It’s the second week of Kyrgyzstan’s political crisis – what does the path forward look like?
Tajikistan’s Presidential Election Yields Expected Results
By Catherine Putz
Another seven year term for Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
Uzbekistan Teams Up With China on Poverty Reduction
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s quick move to partner with China on poverty reduction indicates that Beijing is now the model for such efforts.
Tajikistan: Why Authoritarian Elections Also Matter
By Steve Swerdlow
The upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan underscores a worsening human rights crisis.
Intergenerational Conflict at the Core of Kyrgyzstan’s Turmoil
By Aksana Ismailbekova
Kyrgyzstan’s “muted” voices -- woman and the youth -- are standing up against the ranks of old politicians and the patriarchy.
Trouble in Kyrgyzstan: Assessing the October 2020 Crisis
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz explains the background to Kyrgyzstan’s October 2020 crisis.
What’s Important About Tajikistan’s Presidential Election?
By Catherine Putz
What's at stake in Tajikistan's election isn't the presidency, but what comes next.
Kyrgyzstan: ‘Anarchy Reigns’ and Various Nodes of Power Emerge
By Catherine Putz
Amid the confusing chaos, there are several factions emerging in the fight for political power in Kyrgyzstan.
Does Kyrgyzstan’s Post-Election Chaos Put It on the Road to Revolution?
By Catherine Putz
At the very least, a new parliamentary election is in the cards, but what actually happens next is anyone’s guess.
Protestors Seize Kyrgyz White House, Frustrations on Display
By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
The Kyrgyz nation is experiencing a “deja-vu” revolution.
Kyrgyzstan’s Messy Parliamentary Election Sparks Protests in Bishkek
By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary election was accompanied by allegations of mass vote buying, use of administrative resources, and the beating of journalists.
Does Russia Have a Role in the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project?
By Umida Hashimova
In September, Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov again mentioned Russia’s participation in the long-delayed project.