Kyrgyzstan
Migrants will find Russia less attractive
Migration data for the first half of the year show that inward migration to Russia is declining
RussiaKyrgyzstan will resist pressure to rein in re-exports
Bishkek is one of the weakest links in the sanctions regime, with re-exports of sanctioned goods to Russia growing
KyrgyzstanNew Kyrgyzstan language law will raise Russia tensions
Kyrgyzstan’s new language bill highlights the long-term decline of the Russian language across much of Central Asia
KyrgyzstanWater crisis will threaten Central Asian stability
The authorities have sought to reassure residents about water shortages rather than taking effective counter-measures
Central AsiaLanguage law does not show Russia ‘losing’ Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan remains closely aligned with Russia, although it is a majority project to promote the greater use of Kyrgyz
KyrgyzstanCIS economic group will help Russia weather sanctions
Trade within the Eurasian Economic Union substitutes for trade with the EU and helps reorientation towards Asia
CISChina-Central Asia relations will deepen
China’s first in-person hosting of five Central Asian leaders will build its regional economic and geopolitical presence
ChinaChina reveals ambition to raise Central Asian presence
President Xi offers Central Asia a development boost emphasising mutual advantage at the same time as a security role
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