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Kyrgyzstan politics
Who is the Kyrgyz Tycoon with a Posh London Apartment?
By Casey Michel
Hint: his company once hired U.S. rapper Chingy to plug its vodka.
Protest in Southern Kyrgyzstan Canceled Amid Coup Rumors
By Catherine Putz
It’s springtime in Kyrgyzstan: border tensions and discontent in the south flare.
Uncertain Future for Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Agents Bill
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz MPs disagree about whether the bill is necessary or not.
Cultural Rifts and Horse Penis Jokes
By Catherine Putz
Also, Tajikistan in the Saudi Arabia-Iran split and the Silk Road’s revival; weekend reads.
Which Parties Joined the Kyrgyz Majority Coalition?
By Catherine Putz
SDPK will be joined by the Kyrgyzstan party, Onuguu-Progress, and Ata-Meken.
Post-Election Politicking in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The new Kyrgyz parliament is set to get to work next week, probably.
Final Results Confirmed in Kyrgyz Parliamentary Race
By Catherine Putz
As expected, six parties cleared the threshold--but a coalition has yet to be determined.
Kyrgyzstan Elects a New Parliament
By Catherine Putz
Preliminary results show six parties getting enough votes to enter the parliament, ruling coalition to be determined.
Kyrgyz Increasingly Disillusioned with Political and Economic Stall
By Casey Michel
A new International Crisis Group report says Kyrgyzstan is on an uncertain trajectory.
Why Has Kyrgyzstan’s Election Generated Odd Party Mergers?
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz election system is, in part, set up to result in strange bedfellows.
Kyrgyzstan Gears Up for Parliamentary Elections
By Catherine Putz
Personality might supersede policy platforms in Kyrgyzstan's election--but at least the results aren’t predetermined.
Kyrgyzstan Election Worries: Biometrics, Migrants, Technical Difficulties
By Catherine Putz
Bishkek will have a new parliament next month, but election day could be chaotic.