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Almazbek Atambayev
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.
A Steven Seagal Guide to Eurasia
By Bradley Jardine
The action star has a long history of involvement in Eurasian affairs.
Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Campaigns Kick Off
By Catherine Putz
The election, slated for October 15, will decide who takes over from Almazbek Atambayev.
59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency
By Catherine Putz
The number will drop significantly ahead of the announcement of the final lineup on September 10.
Atambayev Talks: Hydro-Scandals, Bakiyevs, and Politics
By Catherine Putz
In a lengthy press conference, Kyrgyzstan's president answers questions on scandals past and present.
What's Next for the Belt and Road in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Three regional presidents attended the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing last weekend.
Lawyer Says Suits Against Media Organizations in Kyrgyzstan Suspended
By Catherine Putz
A lawyer has asked the Constitutional Chamber to examine the constitutionality of recent libel cases against media.
Nations in Transit: Populism and Broken Promises
By Catherine Putz
The annual report again catalogs the decline of democracy across the former Soviet Union.
Kyrgyz President Wants to Talk to Trump About RFE/RL
By Casey Michel
No visit is planned as of yet, but Atambayev knows what he’d like to discuss.
Politician's Arrest Sparks Weekend Protests in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
It's just protests and arrests all the way down.
Kyrgyz President Takes on Media in Lawsuits
By Catherine Putz
In recent days a handful of lawsuits have been filed against two Ata-Meken lawyers and two media outlets.
Kyrgyz Presidential Politics: Scaling a Mountain of Rumors
By Catherine Putz
There are more rumors than answers coming out of Bishkek these days.