Kyrgyzstan
Central Asia’s electricity network – underpowered and fragmented
Power planners were left with major headaches when the demise of the Soviet Union caused all Central Asian Power System (CAPS) member states to scramble to remake their grids along national lines. However, pan-region ideas are now back in fashion.
The Eurasian Union meets Velvet Revolution in Armenia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian managed a delicate balancing act while hosting his authoritarian allies in Yerevan.
Uzbekistan has decided to join EEU says Russian official
Senate speaker states “Uzbek president has made a decision” to apply for membership of the Moscow-led trade bloc.
INVESTOR WARNING: Kyrgyzstan contains frequent scenes of unsettling violence
Central Asia’s great democratic hope remains a land of uncertainty for foreign businesses thinking of setting up there.
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ATAMBAYEV SURRENDERS: Kyrgyz special forces follow up on botched first raid on ex-president’s compound
Charge over “illegal early release” of one of Kyrgyzstan’s most notorious crime bosses follows within hours. Rally of supporters broken up with tear gas and stun grenades.