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Kyrgyzstan
What's the Price of Tajik Electricity in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
It's reportedly been settled: Kyrgyzstan will pay 2.5 cents per kWh, up from 2.0 cents last summer.
UN Chief Begins Central Asia Tour Amid Rights Concerns
By Catherine Putz
Ban Ki-moon is traveling to all five Central Asian states and will work hard to avoid one big elephant.
Will All Roads in Central Asia Eventually Lead to China?
By Catherine Putz
Increased Chinese involvement in the region is a source of both fascination and fear.
Kyrgyzstan: Between a Glacier and a Gold Mine
By Catherine Putz
The unending headache that is Kumtor continues. This time the conflict is over the mine's environmental impact.
Kyrgyz ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill Moves Forward
By Catherine Putz
It will need to pass two more readings and get the president’s signature before becoming law.
What Does Rule of Law Look Like in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Heavy focus on order and security, perhaps more aptly called rule by law.
The US Prefers China to Russia in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
State officials are quick to mention Russia's economic troubles, ignore the EEU, and compliment China.
Are You a Foreign Agent in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
Human rights organizations worry that an impending law could stifle the country’s civil society.
Kyrgyzstan (Finally) Joins the Eurasian Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
After delays and waning enthusiasm, the country joins Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia at last.
Anti-gay Crashers Charged with Hooliganism in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The anti-gay activists are the ones being charged, but life hasn't gotten much better for LGBT Kyrgyz.
More Trouble on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
By Catherine Putz
An Uzbek border guard killed a Kyrgyz man smuggling potatoes from a mostly ethnic Tajik exclave belonging to Uzbekistan.
How Is Central Asia Celebrating Victory Day?
By Catherine Putz
With parades, of course, and trips to Moscow.