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Kyrgyzstan democracy
Kyrgyzstan’s Shifting Politics: Foreign Agents, Civil Society, and Russian Influence
By Bektour Iskender
How did Kyrgyzstan become a standard-bearer in adopting Kremlin-inspired tactics – like the just-passed “foreign representatives” bill – to suppress civil society?
Aijan Sharshenova on Kyrgyzstan’s Shrinking Political Space
By Catherine Putz
“The Kyrgyz political space has definitely become more constrained, more dangerous, more unpredictable, and less free.”
RFE/RL Is the Canary in the Coal Mine for Kyrgyzstan
By Jamie Fly
Recent actions by the Kyrgyz government are placing the country’s vibrant media – and, by extension, its democracy – at risk.
Kyrgyzstan’s Move to Block Radio Azattyk Is a Sign of Trouble — For the Government
By Eldiyar Arykbaev
Democratic values like freedom of the press are a bulwark that keeps Kyrgyzstan from sliding into authoritarianism.
Kyrgyzstan’s Next President: Sooronbai Jeenbekov
By Catherine Putz
Incumbent Almazbek Atambayev’s chosen successor came out on top in Sunday’s election.
Does the UN Care About Human Rights in Central Asia?
By Cholpon Orozobekova
UN Secretary Antonio Guterres is on a regional tour and seems to be avoiding the subject.
Kyrgyzstan: Corrupt, Anarchic – and Stable?
By Christopher Schwartz and Alisher Khamidov
Despite its problems, Kyrgyzstan may be Central Asia's most stable state. Here's why.
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