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Kyrgyzstan’s Move to Block Radio Azattyk Is a Sign of Trouble — For the Government

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.

How Kyrgyzstan Is Losing its Transparency

How Kyrgyzstan Is Losing its Transparency

By Ekaterina Reznikova and Aidai Irgebaeva
Kyrgyzstan’s government, long known as Central Asia’s most democratic, is becoming less and less transparent — and the country’s once-active civil society appears unconcerned.
Japarov’s Kyrgyz Cabinet Shuffle

Japarov’s Kyrgyz Cabinet Shuffle

By Catherine Putz
Japarov selected another Japarov (no relation) to head the new Cabinet of Ministers.

Kyrgyzstan Tumbles in Freedom of the World Ranking

Kyrgyzstan Tumbles in Freedom of the World Ranking

By Catherine Putz
On the back of its October 2020 upheaval and the ensuring political drama, Kyrgyzstan fell into the “not free” category with the rest of the region.

Should Europe Worry About Kyrgyzstan?

Should Europe Worry About Kyrgyzstan?

By Ana-Maria Anghelescu
Sadyr Japarov’s rise to power and a return to presidentialism demonstrate the limits of democracy promotion in Kyrgyzstan.

Why Did Kyrgyz Voters Give Up Parliamentarism? 

Why Did Kyrgyz Voters Give Up Parliamentarism? 

By Mariya Y. Omelicheva
In addition to electing Sadyr Japarov to the presidency, Kyrgyz voted by a huge margin to shift back to a strong presidential government system. 

Public Opinion Survey Polls Kyrgyz on Upcoming Election Questions

Public Opinion Survey Polls Kyrgyz on Upcoming Election Questions

By Catherine Putz
When asked in early December which politicians they trusted, 48 percent of surveyed Kyrgyz said Sadyr Japarov -- 31 percent said they trusted no politicians.
Presidential or Parliamentary? What Kind of Government Should Kyrgyzstan Have?

Presidential or Parliamentary? What Kind of Government Should Kyrgyzstan Have?

By Catherine Putz
With new presidential elections set for January and parliamentary elections sometime before June 2021, the debate over what kind of government Kyrgyzstan should have is critical.

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