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Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Punts on Elections to Pursue Constitutional Reforms
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz parliament voted to cancel forthcoming new parliament and presidential elections to make way for constitutional reforms.
Japarov’s Many Promises: Can Stability Emerge From Chaos in Kyrgyzstan?
By Ilgiz Kambarov
Will Kyrgyzstan’s new leader be able to address imminent politico-economic challenges and accomplish his all stated promises?
Kyrgyzstan: Raimbek Matraimov Detained, Released
By Catherine Putz
The former customs official’s arrest was a suspicious surprise, though he’s long been alleged to have engaged in massive corruption in Kyrgyzstan.
Educating Central Asia, From Soviet Collapse to COVID-19
By Catherine Putz
Vasila Bozichaeva and Emma Sabzalieva explain the development of Central Asia's education systems, and the current challenges faced.
Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov Offers Resignation
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan's complete political upheaval isn't finished yet.
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.
Trouble in Kyrgyzstan: Assessing the October 2020 Crisis
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz explains the background to Kyrgyzstan’s October 2020 crisis.
Kyrgyzstan: ‘Anarchy Reigns’ and Various Nodes of Power Emerge
By Catherine Putz
Amid the confusing chaos, there are several factions emerging in the fight for political power in Kyrgyzstan.
Does Kyrgyzstan’s Post-Election Chaos Put It on the Road to Revolution?
By Catherine Putz
At the very least, a new parliamentary election is in the cards, but what actually happens next is anyone’s guess.
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
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.
Kyrgyzstan Could Ultimately Vote ‘Against All’ in the Parliamentary Polls
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan will elect a new parliament this weekend – why is it so hard to forecast the outcome?