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Kyrgyzstan
U.S. Ambassador Reignites Cold War Rhetoric in Kyrgyzstan
By Joshua Kucera
Unusually blunt comments highlight the country’s role in the battle for influence in Central Asia.
US and Russia Fight Proxy War Over Gay Rights in Kyrgyzstan
By Joshua Kucera
Recent legislation in Kyrgyzstan inhibiting gay rights puts the country at odds with the U.S.
Will Sanctions Stymie Russia’s Resurgence in Central Asia?
By Ryskeldi Satke
Moscow’s projects in the region are coming unglued just as the West steps up sanctions over the Ukraine crisis.
The United States Just Closed Its Last Base in Central Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What the closure of Manas’ Transit Center means for Central Asia’s future.
Xinjiang Trouble Echoes in Kyrgyzstan
By Ryskeldi Satke
A recent shootout near the Chinese border raises questions.
Will Central Asia Get Its Own US Pivot?
The United States can’t seem to get its Central Asian cards in order.
Russia to Deliver S-300 Air Defense to Syria
Plus, surprise! China has stolen F-35 fighter jet data. Friday defense and security links.
How Russia Plays the Great Game
Russia is playing a careful balancing game in Central Asia – stirring up worries about the U.S. military presence is just part of the game.
Why the ‘Anti-NATO’ Won’t Grow
The 10th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation failed to come up with anything new. It’s members kind of like it that way.
US Sucked Into Central Asia Strife?
By Joshua Kucera
Russia and the US are set to help build counter-terrorism centres in Kyrgyzstan. Will they get sucked into regional disputes?
How Kyrgyzstan Sees Jasmine Unrest
The kind of unrest seen in the Arab world is familiar to many Kyrgyzstanis. But the hard work comes after revolution, says Erica Marat.
China's relations in the Asia-Pacific: Central Asia
By Joshua Kucera
China's goals in Central Asia appear largely economic, devoted to securing the region’s vast oil and natural gas wealth to fuel its booming economy.