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Kyrgyzstan
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.
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Kyrgyzstan’s Next President: Sooronbai Jeenbekov
October 17, 2017
Kyrgyzstan’s Next President: Sooronbai Jeenbekov
Incumbent Almazbek Atambayev’s chosen successor came out on top in Sunday’s election.
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Kyrgyzstan’s Next President: Sooronbai Jeenbekov
Will Kyrgyz Democracy Pass Its Next Test?
October 12, 2017
Will Kyrgyz Democracy Pass Its Next Test?
The outcome of this weekend's election usher in an unprecedented transfer of power between elected presidents.
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Will Kyrgyz Democracy Pass Its Next Test?
A Steven Seagal Guide to Eurasia
September 19, 2017
A Steven Seagal Guide to Eurasia
The action star has a long history of involvement in Eurasian affairs.
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A Steven Seagal Guide to Eurasia
Central Asian Central Banks Play with Rates to Boost Growth
August 29, 2017
Central Asian Central Banks Play with Rates to Boost Growth
Sliding out of crisis, how are regional central banks handling their monetary realities?
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Central Asian Central Banks Play with Rates to Boost Growth
Parties Merge in Kyrgyzstan, Hoping to Get an Electoral Edge
August 08, 2017
Parties Merge in Kyrgyzstan, Hoping to Get an Electoral Edge
The leaders of three parties say they’re joining forces in the upcoming election.
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Parties Merge in Kyrgyzstan, Hoping to Get an Electoral Edge
59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency
August 03, 2017
59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency
The number will drop significantly ahead of the announcement of the final lineup on September 10.
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59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency
Did a Czech Company Just Sign on to Complete Kyrgyzstan's Hydropower Projects?
July 17, 2017
Did a Czech Company Just Sign on to Complete Kyrgyzstan's Hydropower Projects?
The Kyrgyz say so, but Czech media says the company -- Liglass Trading -- is unknown.
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Did a Czech Company Just Sign on to Complete Kyrgyzstan's Hydropower Projects?
TAPI and CASA-1000 Remain in Project Purgatory
July 10, 2017
TAPI and CASA-1000 Remain in Project Purgatory
As usual, there’s plenty of official optimism.
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TAPI and CASA-1000 Remain in Project Purgatory
Guilty Verdicts Crash in on Kyrgyz Media Outlet
July 03, 2017
Guilty Verdicts Crash in on Kyrgyz Media Outlet
The outlook is not good for Idinov, Zanoza, or Kyrgyzstan.
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Guilty Verdicts Crash in on Kyrgyz Media Outlet
Insulting the President: Defamation Cases Against Local Media Move Ahead in Kyrgyzstan
July 01, 2017
Insulting the President: Defamation Cases Against Local Media Move Ahead in Kyrgyzstan
Similar cases against RFE/RL were dropped in May, but a local Kyrgyz media outlet remains under legal pressure.
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Insulting the President: Defamation Cases Against Local Media Move Ahead in Kyrgyzstan
Trump for President of Kyrgyzstan?
June 30, 2017
Trump for President of Kyrgyzstan?
51 percent of young urban respondents in student-run poll express openness to the idea.
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Trump for President of Kyrgyzstan?
3 Convicted for Chinese Embassy Attack in Bishkek
June 30, 2017
3 Convicted for Chinese Embassy Attack in Bishkek
Incidents like the embassy bombing are exceptionally rare in Kyrgyzstan.
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3 Convicted for Chinese Embassy Attack in Bishkek
On Trip to Russia, Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sings Putin's Praises
June 29, 2017
On Trip to Russia, Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sings Putin's Praises
"I must admit, I love Russia very much," the Kyrgyz president said at a state dinner held in his honor in Moscow.
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On Trip to Russia, Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sings Putin's Praises
<em>Update</em>: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?
June 24, 2017
Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?
The story continues to develop with denials, open doors, and the tangled web of international diplomacy.
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Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?
Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria
June 23, 2017
Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria
And now for something completely different.
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Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria
UN Chief Embarks on Central Asia Tour
June 08, 2017
UN Chief Embarks on Central Asia Tour
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is making the full five-state tour.
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UN Chief Embarks on Central Asia Tour
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What Is the Likelihood of Cross-Strait Conflict?
October 13, 2017
What Is the Likelihood of Cross-Strait Conflict?
An Interview with Arthur Ding on Taiwan’s military and political readiness.
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