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Kyrgyzstan
Another Troublesome Kyrgyz Gold Mine
By Catherine Putz
Kumtor is not Kyrgyzstan’s only divisive gold mine.
What Has Uzbekistan Worried?
By Catherine Putz
And other brief news updates from Central Asia
5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
By Catherine Putz
Every Central Asian state has serious issues with freedom of religion, US advisory body says.
Kyrgyzstan Delays Joining the Eurasian Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan doesn't seem as excited as it once was about joining the Russian-led union.
Remembering Kyrgyzstan's Revolutions
By Catherine Putz
Two revolutions in ten years, is Kyrgyzstan any better off?
Does CENTCOM Care About Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Though overshadowed regionally by Afghanistan and ISIS, the U.S. military continues to build ties with Central Asia.
Press Freedom Under Threat in Kyrgyzstan ... Again
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz state security recently detained a journalist and searched the offices of a prominent human rights organization.
Kyrgyzstan's Controversial Gold Mine
By Ryskeldi Satke
Allegations of torture are only the latest scandal to be associated with the troubled Kumtor Gold Mine.
Russian Intelligence in Kyrgyzstan, Cold War Redux
By Ryskeldi Satke
The activities of Russia’s FSB in Central Asia – and Ukraine – share much in common with an earlier time.
Why Kyrgyzstan Should Not Join the Eurasian Economic Union
By Miguel Oropeza De Cortéz-Caballero
The country seems to be deriving little benefit from greater integration with Russia.
Kyrgyzstan: A Reluctant Accession to the EEU
By Casey Michel
The country’s leadership has realized it must join, but is distinctly unenthusiastic at the prospect.
EBRD’s Environmental Policy Under Scrutiny in Kyrgyzstan
By Ryskeldi Satke and Franco Galdini
A backlash surrounding a gold mine is placing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development under scrutiny.