Uzbekistan leadership shakeup hints at regime insecurity
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has reshuffled his administration in a move that analysts say reflects his insecurity and desire to tighten his grip on power.
China fills void in Central Asia as Russia’s influence wanes
China’s growing economic presence in Central Asia counters US pressure while filling Russia’s void, resulting in stronger ties with the region.
World Bank announces funding for new project in Kyrgyzstan
The World Bank has announced that it will allocate $50 million for a new project in Kyrgyzstan aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of...
Regional cooperation is key to unlocking Central Asia’s economic potential
Central Asia, a region of enormous untapped potential, stands at the precipice of a new era of economic growth and development. As global markets continue...
Under the cover of Coronavirus, democratic backsliding
Democracy in decline A new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) bears a sombre headline: global democracy has had an awfully bad year in...
Foreign investors harassed and fleeced in Kyrgyzstan under new regime
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan, which quickly embraced progressive economic and political changes, was initially seen as a beacon of democracy and...