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Kyrgyzstan
A Look Back at 2021 in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
How did I do on my outlook for Central Asia 2021?
Aijan Sharshenova on What’s Next for Kyrgyz Politics
By Catherine Putz
What’s next for Kyrgyz politics now that Sadyr Japarov has the government he wanted?
Have Kumtor’s Revenues Fallen Since Government Seizure?
By Catherine Putz
Kumtor update: revenues are down, Kyrgyzstan is suing Centerra, and Akayev is off the hook.
As the Dust Settles from Kyrgyzstan’s Election, What Next?
By Catherine Putz
As Kyrgyzstan’s new parliament takes shape, Japarov has the government he asked for. Now for the hard part: governing.
Mob Accosts Kyrgyz Opposition Politician Tekebayev
By Catherine Putz
Tekebayev and other opposition politicians have been agitating against the November 28 election results.
Has Labor Migration to Russia Improved for Kyrgyz?
By Aziza Shamyrbekova
Accession to the Eurasian Economic Union provided some relief to Kyrgyz migrant workers, but difficulties remain.
Mining Kyrgyzstan: Chinese Companies Encounter Increasing Conflict
By Khiradmand Sheraliev
Increased conflict between Kyrgyz citizens and Chinese mining companies highlights the necessity of more careful cooperation.
Why Is Kyrgyzstan’s Upcoming Parliamentary Election Significant?
By Catherine Putz
A discussion with Dr. Asel Doolotkeldieva.
Looking Ahead to Kyrgyzstan’s Unpredictable Parliamentary Election
By Colleen Wood
Despite the swell of Japarov loyalists running for parliament, it remains difficult to predict the election’s outcome.
Drought and Crumbling Infrastructure: Threats to Kyrgyzstan’s Agricultural Sector
By Aiymgul Aibalaeva
The agricultural sector’s struggles with water scarcity presage wider troubles in Kyrgyzstan if infrastructure and policies cannot be fixed.
EU-Central Asia Economic Forum: Is Central Asia Ready for More Assertive EU Policy?
By Katrina Keegan
At the EU-Central Asia Economic Forum, the EU kept its rhetoric uncontroversial. However, Central Asian countries signaled they may respond well to more ambitious EU goals.
Centerra Says Kumtor’s Gold Output Down
By Catherine Putz
The critical Kyrgyz gold mine, according to its ousted Canadian owners, is apparently pouring less gold than planned.