Kyrgyzstan

The current president has come out on top as his predecessor goes to jail, but no one is really the winner

The former president has surrendered to security forces besieging his home, ending his political career

Security forces have tried and failed to detain a former president, who remains defiant at home

The governments of four Central Asian states are actively bringing home nationals who lived under Islamic State rule

Conflict between the last president and his successor may shape some battle lines as politicians eye the likely winner

The Russian president's visit to Kyrgyzstan is mostly about showing goodwill and underlines a long-standing relationship

The foreign minister is likely to be discussing Afghan spillover risks as he tours three Central Asian states

Reports of an Islamic State plot foiled in Kazakhstan highlight the challenges facing Central Asian governments