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Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz Weightlifter First to Lose Rio Olympic Medal for Doping
By Catherine Putz
Izzat Artykov tested positive for strychnine, the first athlete caught doping in the 2016 Games.
Criminal Gangs Selling Fake Kyrgyz Passports to China's Uyghurs
By Catherine Putz
Local media follow the story of faked travel documents to Osh.
Afghan National Security Adviser Makes Quiet Visits to Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Atmar's quiet visits to Dushanbe and Bishkek are a positive sign--but the two regions need to do more than talk.
How Exactly Did Kazakhstan Help Turkish-Russian Rapprochement Along?
By Catherine Putz
More on Kazakh-Russian relations, troubling constitutional changes brewing in Kyrgyzstan, and a beard story; links.
A New Day for US-Central Asia Relations?
By Catherine Putz
Washington needs to clarify how new C5+1 projects either build on or differ from previous endeavors.
The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade
By Casey Michel
Washington's trade with Central Asia experienced a drastic drop in 2015 and recovery prospects look dim.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Reject Turkish Calls to Close Gülen Schools
By Catherine Putz
Bishkek usually takes coup threats seriously, but Gülen-linked educational institutions are well-liked.
Turkish Targeting of Gülen Movement Reaches into Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Turkey to Kyrgyzstan: "If you do not change the attitude to them, then we will change the attitude to you."
Tajikistan: The Eurasian Economic Union’s Next Member?
By Catherine Putz
Long rumored and rumored still, Dushanbe is reportedly exploring joining the EEU.
Speaking of the South China Sea: International Law, Arbitrals, and Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Also Uzbek militants and Tajikistan forgot the insulin; weekend reads.
After Istanbul Attacks, Not Much Clarity on Central Asian Involvement
By Uran Botobekov
Meanwhile, Central Asians in Turkey worry about growing suspicion and ISIS seemingly lashes out around the world.
Is Central Asia Ready to Face ISIS?
By Uran Botobekov
Central Asian governments, which often conflate extremism and dissent, are unprepared for the risk they face.