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Kyrgyzstan
Reforming Customs, Uzbekistan Nods Toward the Eurasian Economic Union
By Nicholas Trickett
Tashkent is harmonizing its import tariffs with EAEU norms.
Another Fire at Osh Bazaar in Bishkek
By Catherine Putz
Friday’s blaze was the third at the market since January.
Central Asia's Democratic Backslide Continues, Except for Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Three states in Central Asia marked declines in the 2018 Nations in Transit report; but Uzbekistan logged its first improvement since 2005.
Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov did not respond directly to Erdogan's urging to deal with Gulen-linked institutions.
Is There a Growing Atambayev-Jeenbekov Rift in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
A recent slew of firings may mark a real split between current Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov and his predecessor Atambayev.
Tradition and Changing Ideals Collide in Post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan
By Toby A. Cox
Some Kyrgyz people believe that Nooruz collides with Muslim values, but the vast majority still celebrate anyway.
New Charges Levied Against Former Kyrgyz Presidential Candidate
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz authorities have opened an investigation into whether Omurbek Babanov plotted to stage a coup after the October 2017 election.
The Rise of Regionalism in Central Asia?
By Yi Da Jeremy Ng
Despite shared history, Central Asia has long lacked regional cohesion. That could be changing.
Kok Boru and Nowruz in Kyrgyzstan
By Nicholas Muller
The highly anticipated traditions of Nowruz converge with Kyrgyzstan’s most important sport, Kok Boru, to usher in the new year.
Kyrgyzstan Out, Central Asia In: Parsing CENTCOM’s 2018 Posture Statement
By Catherine Putz
With a new South Asia strategy guiding operations, how does Central Asia figure into CENTCOM’s activities?
Journalism in Kyrgyzstan: Shoot the Messenger?
By Franco Galdini
Pressure on the press has increased in Central Asia’s so-called island of democracy.
All Together Now: Central Asia's Leaders Set to Meet in Astana
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia's presidents -- minus one -- will gather in Astana March 15-16 to discuss regional issues.