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Kyrgyzstan presidential election 2017
The Chaos of Kyrgyz Politics
By Ryskeldi Satke
The 2017 presidential election touched off a political crisis with much deeper roots in Kyrgyzstan’s polity.
Journalism in Kyrgyzstan: Shoot the Messenger?
By Franco Galdini
Pressure on the press has increased in Central Asia’s so-called island of democracy.
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.
Pride and Kazakh-Kyrgyz Rift
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, "cautious optimism" about Uzbekistan and a quick lesson on Soviet history in the region; weekend reading.
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.
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.
Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Campaigns Kick Off
By Catherine Putz
The election, slated for October 15, will decide who takes over from Almazbek Atambayev.
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