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Almazbek Atambaev
Trouble in Kyrgyzstan: Assessing the October 2020 Crisis
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz explains the background to Kyrgyzstan’s October 2020 crisis.
Atambayev’s Allies Face Long Sentences as Corruption Trials Close
By Catherine Putz
There’s no shortage of corruption to dig into in Kyrgyzstan, but the pursuit of justice is often directed by politics.
A Spring Split for Kyrgyzstan’s Major Party?
By Catherine Putz
The first of two rival party congresses on April 3 sets up Kyrgyzstan's biggest political party for a genuine split.
The Kyrgyz Baptists: A Case Study in Religious Persecution in Central Asia
By Uran Botobekov
The troubling treatment of converted Baptists highlights the growing problem of radicalization in Central Asia.
Digging Into Stalin's Secrets
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan's convincing national narrative, Atambayev's music debut, a fascinating story tying the steppe to Hawaii; weekend reads.
Kyrgyzstan Gets New Prime Minister and Speaker
By Catherine Putz
Bishkek saw some not-entirely-unprecedented turnover this month.
Kyrgyz Defense Minister Sacked Over Corruption Charges
By Catherine Putz
Another high-profile corruption case in Central Asia. Is it just for show?
Kyrgyzstan’s Anti-Corruption Failure
By Samuel Ramani
High profile arrests are not helping the country improve its record on corruption.
Interview: Scott Radnitz on Kyrgyzstan
By Samuel Ramani
A look at the recent political, security and economic developments in Kyrgyzstan.
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