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1 – 10 of 21Tensions between opposing political forces rose last month when the government triggered impeachment proceedings against the president. Although this failed, strains between the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283153
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Constitutional change could keep him in power until 2037, providing an opportunity to transform Uzbekistan’s socio-economic conditions. However, significant domestic and foreign…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280766
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A new language law entered into force on July 18 that reflects the president's determination to promote Kyrgyz. Russia’s foreign ministry has protested. The controversy highlights…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281669
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Tokayev's rebuff to Russian hopes of support on the Ukraine war reflects a commitment to maintaining foreign policy independence while securing his domestic position through…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271774
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KAZAKHSTAN: Leader cedes powers but keeps authority
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES218421
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KYRGYZSTAN: Japarov wins greater but not total power
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES260761
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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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The changes will tilt the balance of power in the direction of more authoritarian rule, with Japarov in charge. Parliament and the Supreme Court have signally failed to perform…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258400
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Japarov rose to power during a period of turmoil and was elected on a promise of delivering swift relief from poverty, the COVID-19 crisis, political instability and external…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258763
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The election is intended to close off a turbulent year that started with the October 2020 legislative polls, swiftly annulled amid mass protests and allegations of fraud, followed…