Japarov’s victory in Kyrgyzstan, a real landslide?
After polls closed on Sunday in Kyrgyzstan, there was one clear winner: Sadyr Japarov. He got a much larger shareContinue Reading
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The Great Seljuks, rulers of the East and West (part I)
Descending from the steppes, the Seljuks conquered a large empire that stretched from the Mediterranean to the heart of EasternContinue Reading
Uzbekistan’s historical heritage still at risk
News of damage caused to historical structures in Uzbekistan continue to emerge. Despite the central authority’s effort to protect itsContinue Reading
New names, a withdrawal and a comeback: Kazakhstan’s elections heat up
In the last weeks, a series of news regarding Kazakhstan’s January parliamentary elections have brought Nur-Sultan back to the centreContinue Reading
Kyrgyzstan’s presidential casting kicks off
Kyrgyzstan’s electoral show is underway. The first deadline for the presidential elections scheduled for the 10th of January expired onContinue Reading
Turkmenistan’s hidden treasures
At the crossroads of the Silk Road, Turkmenistan has a rich historical heritage that is greatly unknown to the generalContinue Reading
What is next for ousted Jeenbekov?
Retiring at 61 years of age might be a prospect that many would enjoy. But in Kyrgyzstan there is oneContinue Reading
Rahmon’s electoral alibi
The upcoming presidential elections in Tajikistan will result in a new term for the country’s long-standing president, Emomali Rahmon. However,Continue Reading
Turkmenistan’s new book: a second Ruhnama?
Turkmenistan’s president, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, completed his 53rd book on August 5th, and it was subsequently released to the public withContinue Reading
The Barber of Ferghana changes jobs
The former controversial governor of Fergana will abandon his post in the eastern region for a ministerial office in Tashkent.Continue Reading