Kyrgyzstan
Can Tajik-Kyrgyz border conflict spiral into war?
Following the worst fighting in years, experts warn that states need to urgently build trust and solve humanitarian issues.
Russia addressing ‘growing Central Asia security concerns’
Kremlin takes stock of serious border clash between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and bracing of region for Taliban reaction to pullout of US troops from Afghanistan by September.
Kyrgyzstan’s Kumtor mine grab hits financing plans of Tulkubash gold project
Rising uncertainty facing foreign miners in country could deter debt or equity investors.
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Kyrgyzstan’s gold grab
Analysts ask whether Bishkek made its shock move to seize the Kumtor mine in the face of a mounting fiscal crisis and amid anxieties that the gold may be exhausted within three years.
Perspectives | Xi’an meeting marks a new chapter for China in Central Asia
As the only major power at the table, China sets the agenda.
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay?
Kyrgyzstan is flogging its section of the would-be track, but how successfully?
Centerra files arbitration suit as Kyrgyzstan moves to seize Kumtor gold mine
Canada and UK warn government actions that “negatively impact trade and foreign direct investment will further undermine already fragile economic livelihoods of the Kyrgyz people”.
DATACRUNCH: the bne car ownership/age index
bne IntelliNews has introduced a new index, the bne Car Ownership/Age index (bneCOR), that cuts through the contradictions and paints a much clearer picture of just how far the middle class has come in each country.
MACRO ADVISORY: The five Stans back in the Game
Now Central Asia has opened up, its major resources mean the rest of the world is paying more attention.
Armenia asks Moscow-led CSTO to respond to Azerbaijan’s ‘provocative troop incursions’
France’s president Macron and US congressman Schiff express support for Yerevan.
Kyrgyzstan hits Canadian gold mine operator with $3.1bn fine and unveils law on state takeovers of companies
Moves will exacerbate fears foreign investors could face rough time under country’s new populist president.
Kyrgyz, Tajik troops move back from border after fighting that killed dozens
Ceasefire said to be holding after presidents speak on phone and calls for calm from Russia, EU and OSCE.
Kyrgyz and Tajik citizens, armed forces come to deadly blows in border clashes
At least three dead in showdown triggered over rights to water infrastructure. Evening ceasefire agreed.
Kazakhstan grumbles at Russia breaking trade bloc rules
An intensified inspection regime has led to a line of 300 trucks at the border.
Chinese researchers calculate Central Asia’s water waste, agriculture potential
If Central Asian farmers don’t radically change how they use water, the region will not feed China.
Kyrgyzstan president prescribes poison root for COVID-19
The health minister then drank the concoction at a press conference.
Kyrgyz court frees ex-PM charged with corruption after he pays $12mn
New government allows those found with illegal financial assets to avoid prosecution by surrendering them to Treasury. US embassy has warned about rise of organised crime in Kyrgyzstan.
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Kyrgyzstan: Referendum hands Japarov the super-presidency he craved
A low turnout may dent the legitimacy of the exercise, however.
CEE reels as third wave of COVID-19 breaks
A third wave of the coronavirus pandemic is sweeping through Emerging Europe. While Russia is expecting to reach herd immunity in the next two months, most other countries of the region have only just started their mass immunisation programmes.
Perspectives: Turkey and China – can Azerbaijan be the bridge?
Since shepherding Azerbaijan’s military victory last autumn, Turkey has been on a Silk Road charm offensive. The challenge is turning talk into action.
