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Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Rearmament

Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Rearmament

By Francisco Olmos
Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country that once wanted to do away with its armed forces, has taken significant steps to rearm itself since the deadly 2021 clashes with neighboring Tajikistan. 
Kyrgyzstan Declares an Energy Emergency and Looks to China for Support

Kyrgyzstan Declares an Energy Emergency and Looks to China for Support

By Catherine Putz
As Bishkek announces a three-year energy emergency, newly announced Chinese energy projects provide some hope – but when, and at what cost?

Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Peak Repayments to China: Context and Dilemmas

Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Peak Repayments to China: Context and Dilemmas

By Nargiza Muratalieva
Debts to China influence the domestic policies of Central Asia’s countries; Kyrgyzstan is a prime example.

Kyrgyzstan Opens the Door to Matronymics Amid Pushback – and a Power Grab?

Kyrgyzstan Opens the Door to Matronymics Amid Pushback – and a Power Grab?

By Colleen Wood
Some worry that the push for matronymics, the use of a second name derived from a person’s mother rather than their father, has enabled a concentration of presidential power.

Central Asia Comes Out of the Russian Shadow

Central Asia Comes Out of the Russian Shadow

By Erica Marat
The region’s search for language, historic memory, cultural heritage and – above all – dignity received a new impetus from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
As Focus on Sanctions Evasion in Kyrgyzstan Intensifies, Government Promises Action

As Focus on Sanctions Evasion in Kyrgyzstan Intensifies, Government Promises Action

By Catherine Putz
As consequences loom, Kyrgyz officials have moved quickly to acknowledge, rather than deny, allegations of sanctions evasion and promise action.

Kyrgyz Court Cancels Case Against RFE/RL’s Radio Azattyk

Kyrgyz Court Cancels Case Against RFE/RL’s Radio Azattyk

By Catherine Putz
A settlement agreement was reportedly reached between the broadcaster and the Ministry of Culture, paving the way for Azattyk’s unblocking.
Madumarov’s Party Accused of Coup Plot in Kyrgyzstan

Madumarov’s Party Accused of Coup Plot in Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
Where some see the normal activities of an opposition party, the Kyrgyz government sees the seeds of a nefarious coup plot. 

Taking Stock of Kyrgyzstan-US Relations With Amb. Lesslie Viguerie

Taking Stock of Kyrgyzstan-US Relations With Amb. Lesslie Viguerie

By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat’s Managing Editor Catherine Putz had a recent conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie about the state of relations.

Cultural Diplomacy as a Key Instrument of China-Central Asia Cooperation

Cultural Diplomacy as a Key Instrument of China-Central Asia Cooperation

By Paolo Sorbello
An interview with Chinese diplomacy researcher Giulia Sciorati.

Kyrgyz MPs Resurrect Bid to Brand NGOs ‘Foreign’ Agents

Kyrgyz MPs Resurrect Bid to Brand NGOs ‘Foreign’ Agents

By Catherine Putz
The new attempt uses the phrase "foreign representative" but the implications are the same for Kyrgyzstan's largely foreign-funded NGOs.
Kyrgyz Opposition Leader Madumarov Again Under Pressure

Kyrgyz Opposition Leader Madumarov Again Under Pressure

By Catherine Putz
For the second time in just over a year, Kyrgyzstan’s prosecutor general has sought to strip opposition politician Adakhan Madumarov’s immunity so he can be prosecuted. 

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