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Almazbek Atambayev
An Interview With Aida Salyanova, Kyrgyzstan's Former Prosecutor General
By Franco Galdini
Having fallen out with the former president, Salyanova faced charges she says were politically motivated.
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Make Up, Move Forward
By Catherine Putz
The border problem was rooted in preexisting issues, but was sparked and solved by politics alone.
Checking in With Moscow: New Kyrgyz President Makes First International Trip to Russia
By Catherine Putz
President Sooronbai Jeenbekov made a working visit to Moscow less than a week after taking office.
A New Kyrgyz President Takes Over in Bishkek
By Catherine Putz
Almazbek Atambayev steps down and Sooronbai Jeenbekov steps up.
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev Promises to Return to Politics
By Catherine Putz
As Atambayev leaves office, he pledges to return in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
Kyrgyz President Atambayev Set to Hand Successor a Massive Bilateral Headache
By Catherine Putz
The Kazakh-Kyrgyz rift continues to widen as Atambayev's presidency wanes.
Server Shenanigans: Local Media Reports Kyrgyz Campaign Used Government Server
By Catherine Putz
An explosive investigation by Kloop points to possible collaboration between Jeenbekov’s campaign and the government.
A Vote for Stability Steers Southerner to Success in Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Election
By Najam Abbas
The October 15 vote raises expectations of policy continuity in a country that has to balance regional, strategic interests.
Kyrgyzstan Alerts WTO to Kazakhstan Border Kerfuffle
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan has stymied trade at the border, but the quicksand poured first from President Atambayev’s mouth.
Kyrgyz Election Brings High Expectations, but Mixed Results for Voters
By Abhi Goyal
As some voters celebrate the conclusion of the vote, others vent frustration with government pressure and broken systems.
Kyrgyzstan’s Next President: Sooronbai Jeenbekov
By Catherine Putz
Incumbent Almazbek Atambayev’s chosen successor came out on top in Sunday’s election.
Will Kyrgyz Democracy Pass Its Next Test?
By Stanislav Pritchin
The outcome of this weekend's election usher in an unprecedented transfer of power between elected presidents.