Kyrgyzstan
PANNIER: Why does Kyrgyzstan’s Japarov administration see a coup around every corner?
The number of alleged plots uncovered is remarkable. The keen observer might begin to smell a rat.
French intelligence scrambles to address Tajik terrorist blind spot ahead of Paris Olympics
Major Islamist terror attacks in Iran and Russia give security services cause for concern.
Central Asia and the struggle for water
The Kyrgyz have a saying: "El bashi bolboy, suu bashi bol", which translates to: "Do not be the head of the people, but be at the source, the head of the water." This old proverb remains extremely relevant today. Water is life.
Kazakhstan not at all “scared” of transit competition posed by planned China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, says analyst
Adds engineering feat required to build cargo corridor through towering mountains could more than double project cost.
Better Eurasian transport links to open new markets for Central Asia
With the development of the Eurasian Transport Network, new north-south transport corridors will give access to India and other South Asian markets, turning the region into an international transport hub, Eurasian Development Bank research shows.
Four years to turn Central Asia’s water woes around
Landlocked region set to experience constant water stress once Afghanistan's Qosh Tepa canal project is completed in 2028 if steps to improve water management are not taken, say experts at a Eurasian Development Bank forum.
Eurasian Development Bank forecasts robust economic growth for member states in 2024
Growth is expected to remain strong in the three Central Asian economies, but to moderate in Armenia, Belarus and Russia.
Kyrgyzstan says it thwarted coup attempt
Speculation plotters were linked to terror group that carried out March 2024 attack in Moscow.
China’s Xi uses SCO summit trip to further build Central Asia ties
Beijing has been expanding its influence in the region for years, securing access to raw materials and transport routes.
Eurasian Development Bank moves into Central Asia’s Islamic finance sector
Regional development bank hopes to give new impetus to Islamic finance in Central Asia.
Perspectives: ISKP posing rising threat to Central Asia
Outreach campaign shifts into top gear.
Rerouting of Russia trade to add more Caucasus, Central Asia growth in 2024-2025, says Oxford Economics
Relatively small component of expanded commerce comes from evading sanctions on particular goods, analysis argues.
Small hydro to also play big role in rejuvenating Kyrgyzstan’s worn-out power infrastructure
World Bank experts estimate republic could expand its HPP generation 25-fold.
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan & China: When is a done deal really done?
Railway construction agreement doesn’t answer all the questions, especially about financing.
Kyrgyzstan: Environmentalists raise alarm about resumption of uranium mining
For government, the possible economic rewards outweigh the risks.
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan take two days to inform public truck carrying uranium waste fell into ravine
Questions raised in parliament over claim by officials that there was no spillage.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s appearance in Kyrgyzstan sparks hopes of ski resort investment
Central Asian nation and France’s S3V plan to create the “Krgyz Courchevel”.
Forget oil, forget gas. Kyrgyzstan has plans to power Central Asia with water
Upstream nation sets out to become a regional energy hub based on hydro. The battle to find billions in funding has begun.
Kyrgyzstan sets itself a herculean hydro task in massive energy reform
At special forum in Vienna, ministers present financial institutions with ambitious projects that could power growth across Central Asia.
Suicide fighters training in Afghanistan religious schools a danger to CSTO nations, warns likely next Tajik leader
Rustam Emomali says dozens of extremist and terrorist groups have strengthened positions on Afghan soil despite Taliban claiming to have things under control.