CABAR
The Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting is a project of IWPR
The Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting is a project of IWPR
The Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR.asia) is a regional analytical, informational and educational platform. Its mission is to develop expert and journalistic analytics as well as providing training on new media and analytical support for broad social processes in the countries of the region.
Campaigning stories lead to direct government intervention.
Attitudes are often negative, fed by media rhetoric.
Kyrgystan’s membership of a Moscow-led trading bloc has softened the blow for its citizens, but Uzbeks and Tajiks are clearly suffering.
Many border areas are either lawless or controlled by militants, raising the prospect of destabilisation.
Experts warn that online access will be imperilled if new laws are put into effect.
The president hinted at it last month; now others are talking about changing the constitution.
Activists move abroad in anticipation of restrictions.
How worried should Central Asian leaders be about the rising strength of insurgents in Afghanistan's north?
Holding a contested election without a foregone conclusion was an achievement in itself.
With much to play for, parties have been going the extra mile to secure votes.