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1 – 10 of 29Fear of being called up has driven men to leave Russia by multiple routes. Kazakhstan and Georgia are popular destinations, reached overland. States that traditionally provided…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273758
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The decision to hold the election on October 11, a month earlier than scheduled, may be intended to pre-empt employment and energy problems, both likely to worsen before year-end.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB255025
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Karimov's death leaves a void since governance stemmed from him and his ability to coerce and manage Uzbekistan's regional groupings and key political and business players. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213403
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Once his father Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the current president, called the election a month ago, the result was never in doubt. Rumours that the younger Berdimuhamedov was being…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267942
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The Uzbek president's removal of his security chief.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229573
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KYRGYZSTAN: Presidential contest is free of violence
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES225128
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The election campaign became unexpectedly acrimonious as the outgoing president, who supported Sooronbay Jeenbekov, launched repeated verbal attacks on Omurbek Babanov. Jeenbekov…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225249
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President Sooronbay Jeenbekov confirmed the election date last month, although COVID-19 infections were high. The upheaval caused by the pandemic, party schisms and new election…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254606
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Although the timing of Nazarbayev's announcement was a surprise, a handover has been long expected and a succession plan appears to be in place. Senate speaker Kassym-Jomart…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242638
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TAJIKISTAN/IRAN: Tajiks try to mend ties with Tehran