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Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Bans Pornographic and Violent Movies
By Catherine Putz
Pornography may be the headline item, but the list of prohibited topics is huge, including regime change and violence.
External Shocks Continue to Put Pressure on Central Asian Economies
By Paolo Sorbello
The IMF forecasts the slowest economic recovery in almost two decades.
What is the Leading Cause of Snow Leopard Killings?
By Catherine Putz
Experts say more than 50 percent of snow leopard killings are retaliation for attacks on livestock.
Kyrgyzstan Can’t Find Constitution, Referendum To Change It Moves Forward
By Catherine Putz
Unless something truly surprising happens, it looks like Kyrgyzstan will have a referendum on December 11.
US, UK Embassies Issue Terror Warning for Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Both warn of possible terror attacks and kidnapping in October, but provide few other details.
Azimjon Askarov’s Retrial Begins in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The Askarov case dredges up sensitive subjects and shines a critical light on Central Asia's “island of democracy.”
Pride and Politics on Display in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The World Nomad Games were great fun, but also securitized, commercialized, politicized, and nationalized.
Uzbekistan After Islam Karimov: What to Expect
By Ankit Panda
Katie Putz joins The Diplomat's Ankit Panda for a conversation on Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
OSCE Manages to Irritate Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Human Rights Advocates, Too
By Catherine Putz
The organization's annual human rights conference has become the focus point for frustration.
With Political Storm Brewing, Kyrgyz President Heads to Moscow Hospital
By Catherine Putz
Atambayev reportedly experienced heart problems en route to New York and detoured to Turkey. Now he's in Moscow.
Memorializing (and Avoiding) the Great Urkun in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
“The Tsar wanted to kill everyone. We were saved by Lenin.”
Spectacle and Sport at the World Nomad Games
By Catherine Putz
A week of earnest competition, friendly contests, and a full-on Central Asian Burning Man-like festival.