Kyrgyzstan Archives - Blue Domes

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Conscripts in Central Asia, a dangerous obligation

bluedomes August 22, 2022 0 Comment

Soldiers in the Central Asian republics have to face worse dangers than enemy bullets or shells. Bullying, hazing, accidents, and psychological pressure are responsible for a large share of deaths and injuries among conscripts,...

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The ‘new normal’ along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border

bluedomes June 14, 2022 0 Comment

Since the spring 2021 clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the situation along the border continues to be unstable and we have now grown accustomed to reports of shootings and casualties. Despite last year’s conflict,...

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Turkey and Central Asian military cooperation: more than just drones

bluedomes May 25, 2022 8 Comments

From arms sales to joint military exercises and cooperation agreements, in the last few years Turkey has stepped up its security links with the Central Asian nations. This has opened new opportunities for the...

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Hard times for Central Asia’s Foreign Ministers

bluedomes May 1, 2022 3 Comments

In a matter of days, two of Central Asia’s Foreign Ministers were dismissed. At a time when diplomacy is of utmost importance for the region, with the war in Ukraine far from over and...

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Kyrgyzstan rearms amid its president’s nationalist remarks

bluedomes November 4, 2021 10 Comments

Kyrgyzstan has been acquiring new military hardware in the last months. These movements follow the clashes with Tajikistan in spring during which it became evident the Kyrgyz army was lagging behind its neighbour. In...

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Central Asian leaders’ meeting yields results even before taking place

bluedomes August 5, 2021 3 Comments

On August 5 and 6 the Central Asian presidents are meeting in the Turkmen resort of Avaza to celebrate the Third Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. A symbolic event...

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Russia steps up its (uneven) relations with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan following the border crisis

bluedomes May 19, 2021 1 Comment

Vladimir Putin has significantly increased his contacts with his Tajik and Kyrgyz counterparts following the border clashes between the Central Asian neighbours. While the Kremlin might favour Dushanbe over Bishkek, its main aim is...

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Japarov fails his first major test as president of Kyrgyzstan

bluedomes May 3, 2021 2 Comments

Less than five months after becoming Kyrgyzstan’s president, Sadyr Japarov has had to face a crisis with neighbouring Tajikistan. After a series of remarks in March that contributed to tense relations with the Tajiks,...

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Kyrgyzstan’s president consolidates his power, now it’s time to rule

bluedomes April 13, 2021 1 Comment

A few months after being elected, Sadyr Japarov scored another important victory when the constitutional referendum granting him more powers passed in the ballots. Having achieved his aims since he rose to power, it...

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Turkey prioritises Uzbekistan in recent Central Asian tour

bluedomes March 13, 2021 0 Comment

The Turkish Foreign Minister’s trip to Central Asia brought him to Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, but it was in the latter where he spent most of his time and where the more significant agreements...