US Visit Designed to Cement Ties With Kyrgyz
Secretary of state’s travel itinerary was a political statement in itself – be nice to the Kyrgyz, and snub the Uzbeks.
Secretary of state’s travel itinerary was a political statement in itself – be nice to the Kyrgyz, and snub the Uzbeks.
Moscow’s proposal to bail out the ailing Kyrgyz economy is part of an assertive new approach in its former backyard.
Russia tries to claim moral high ground as both sides allege war crimes.
MDC leader gives followers barely disguised signal to overthrow government.
The Kazak government appears blasé about Kyrgyz regime change but is paying attention, while opposition groups develop a new self-confidence.
The murder of opposition journalist Elmar Husseinov may have wider political repercussions in Baku.
Analysts say more must be done to look after the rights of Tajiks who go off to work in Russia.
Expulsion of US diplomats seen as a shift towards Moscow and away from democracy.
The sex trade in Kyrgyzstan has become a big business that the authorities are powerless to stop
Increasingly close cooperation in the region is driving the local reform process forward.