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U.S.-Kyrgyzstan relations
A Case for Greater US Engagement in Central Asia
By Hunter Stoll
Russian and Chinese influence in the region will never go away. But the United States now has a rare and valuable window of opportunity.
Taking Stock of Kyrgyzstan-US Relations With Amb. Lesslie Viguerie
By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat’s Managing Editor Catherine Putz had a recent conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie about the state of relations.
Concerns Swirl Around Kyrgyzstan’s Draft Constitution: Presidential Power, Judicial Independence, and Civil Society
By Catherine Putz
In a joint legal opinion, the OSCE and Venice Commission raise serious concerns about Kyrgyzstan's draft constitution, up for a vote on April 11.
US Decries Release of Kyrgyz ‘Crime Boss’ Kolbaev
By Catherine Putz
Since 2014, the U.S. has offered a $1 million reward to information leading to the disruption of Kolbaev's alleged criminal network. No takers, so far.
In Lifting Trump Travel Bans, Biden Removes Visa Restrictions on Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Some travel restrictions remain due to COVID-19, but Kyrgyzstan is no longer subject to a direct U.S. visa ban.
Kyrgyz-US Relations Hampered Despite New US Central Asia Strategy
By Kristen Cheriegate
A visa ban for Kyrgyz citizens stems from a lack of biometric passports and poor communication, issues which can be addressed with deeper cooperation.
A New US Strategy for Central Asia: Continuity Under Better Conditions
By Catherine Putz
The new strategy revolves around a familiar “holy trinity” -- independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity -- while acknowledging the power of new regional dynamics.
US Suspends Issuing Immigration Visas to Kyrgyz Citizens, Others
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan is among six countries hit with new visa restrictions by the United States.
Why Is Kyrgyzstan Being Considered for the New U.S. Travel Ban?
By Catherine Putz
Politico reported that the Trump administration is considering expanding the controversial “travel ban” to seven more countries, including possibly Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan Out, Central Asia In: Parsing CENTCOM’s 2018 Posture Statement
By Catherine Putz
With a new South Asia strategy guiding operations, how does Central Asia figure into CENTCOM’s activities?
In 2017, What Does CENTCOM Care About in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
A new year, a new posture statement to parse.
In Kyrgyzstan, No Freedom for Askarov
By Catherine Putz
A Bishkek court upheld the human rights defender's life sentence.
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