Tag: Kyrgyzstan
“A Fourth Political Reset?”: An Interview with Kyrgyz Political Scientist Emil Dzhuraev
An assessment of President Sadyr Japarov’s tenure, the political realignment following the dismissal of the head of the security services, and growing economic dependence on China… For Novastan, prominent… [...]
A quiet day in Song-Köl
Whilst the World Nomad Games enliven the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, the days pass in peace and tranquillity on the shores of Lake Song-Köl. Credits :… [...]
Who Made the Nations of Central Asia?
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“The Chaar is much more than a horse”: reviving Kyrgyzstan’s indigenous spotted breed
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China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who wins from Central Asia’s new trade route?
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Central Asia’s Forests Under Pressure
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A Language in Motion: Mahabat Sadyrbek on Teaching Kyrgyz to the English-Speaking World
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Resilience
Nature demonstrates its full resilience by allowing life to flourish even in its most hostile corners. This plant, whose vibrant colour is a testament to its vitality, symbolises the… [...]
The Burana Tower
Close-up on the finely detailed features of the Burana Tower, an ancient minaret in Kyrgyzstan. It is one of the last remnants of Balasagun, an ancient city that was… [...]
In formation
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz special forces (spetsnaz) soldiers march in rows equipped with Russian AK-74 assault rifles. Credits : Pierre-Armand Dussex (Suisse)… [...]
The Vocabulary of Reform: Why Central Asia Is Reimagining Its Political Traditions
From Kazakhstan’s Kurultai to Uzbekistan’s Mahalla, governments across Central Asia are increasingly framing political reform through institutions rooted in local history rather than imported political models. For much… [...]