Conscripts in Central Asia, a dangerous obligation
Soldiers in the Central Asian republics have to face worse dangers than enemy bullets or shells. Bullying, hazing, accidents, andContinue Reading
Tag: Kyrgyzstan
The ‘new normal’ along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border
Since the spring 2021 clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the situation along the border continues to be unstable and weContinue Reading
Turkey and Central Asian military cooperation: more than just drones
From arms sales to joint military exercises and cooperation agreements, in the last few years Turkey has stepped up itsContinue Reading
Hard times for Central Asia’s Foreign Ministers
In a matter of days, two of Central Asia’s Foreign Ministers were dismissed. At a time when diplomacy is ofContinue Reading
Kyrgyzstan rearms amid its president’s nationalist remarks
Kyrgyzstan has been acquiring new military hardware in the last months. These movements follow the clashes with Tajikistan in springContinue Reading
Central Asian leaders’ meeting yields results even before taking place
On August 5 and 6 the Central Asian presidents are meeting in the Turkmen resort of Avaza to celebrate theContinue Reading
Russia steps up its (uneven) relations with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan following the border crisis
Vladimir Putin has significantly increased his contacts with his Tajik and Kyrgyz counterparts following the border clashes between the CentralContinue Reading
Japarov fails his first major test as president of Kyrgyzstan
Less than five months after becoming Kyrgyzstan’s president, Sadyr Japarov has had to face a crisis with neighbouring Tajikistan. AfterContinue Reading
Kyrgyzstan’s president consolidates his power, now it’s time to rule
A few months after being elected, Sadyr Japarov scored another important victory when the constitutional referendum granting him more powersContinue Reading
Turkey prioritises Uzbekistan in recent Central Asian tour
The Turkish Foreign Minister’s trip to Central Asia brought him to Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, but it was in theContinue Reading