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What Did Studying in China Teach Kyrgyz Students About Civic Engagement at Home?

What Did Studying in China Teach Kyrgyz Students About Civic Engagement at Home?

By Adina Masalbekova
Although the students see China's tight control of political discussions as a source of extraordinary discipline, they vehemently oppose it.

Kyrgyzstan’s Revolutionary President Japarov, 2 Years On

Kyrgyzstan’s Revolutionary President Japarov, 2 Years On

By Asel Doolotkeldieva
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov is providing much of the same old authoritarianism in new populist clothes.
Police Disruption of Women’s Day March Illegal, Kyrgyz Supreme Court Rules

Police Disruption of Women’s Day March Illegal, Kyrgyz Supreme Court Rules

By Catherine Putz
Overturning the decisions of two lower courts, the Kyrgyz Supreme Court says police should not have cracked down on the March 8 protest.

What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?

What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?

By Bruce Pannier
The government of Sadyr Japarov will have an opportunity to prove itself by confronting the problems that made the October 4 elections such a disaster.

From Prison to Parliament: Meet Kyrgyzstan’s New Prime Minister

From Prison to Parliament: Meet Kyrgyzstan’s New Prime Minister

By Catherine Putz
Until October 6, Sadyr Japarov was serving an 11.5 year prison term for hostage-taking. He's now prime minister of Kyrgyzstan.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Intergenerational Conflict at the Core of Kyrgyzstan’s Turmoil

Intergenerational Conflict at the Core of Kyrgyzstan’s Turmoil

By Aksana Ismailbekova
Kyrgyzstan’s “muted” voices -- woman and the youth -- are standing up against the ranks of old politicians and the patriarchy. 

Protestors Seize Kyrgyz White House, Frustrations on Display

Protestors Seize Kyrgyz White House, Frustrations on Display

By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
The Kyrgyz nation is experiencing a “deja-vu” revolution.
Kyrgyzstan’s Messy Parliamentary Election Sparks Protests in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan’s Messy Parliamentary Election Sparks Protests in Bishkek

By Aigerim Turgunbaeva and Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary election was accompanied by allegations of mass vote buying, use of administrative resources, and the beating of journalists.

Reaktsiya 3.0: Kyrgyz Protest Internet Censorship Bill

Reaktsiya 3.0: Kyrgyz Protest Internet Censorship Bill

By Colleen Wood
Will protests be enough to convince Kyrgyzstan’s president to veto a bill that would restrict freedom of speech online?

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