Tag Archives: Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s Self-Defeating Conflict With Moderate Islam

The state’s clash with a well-respected Muslim leader will only encourage true radicalization in the country.

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Presence of ISIL in Afghanistan and Central Asia

Currently, ISIL does not seem to be operating in Afghanistan or Central Asian countries; yet, all necessary measures should be taken by the regional governments to take away the hope of ISIL surviving in the region.

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Understanding Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Future

China has been attempting to shape a non-Western security grouping to counterbalance NATO and allow it more room for military action in Asia. The SCO, often dubbed the Asian NATO, has been dominated by Russia and China. Expanding the SCO is imperative to securing the Central Asian gas pipelines, many of which run through Chinese territory and are threatened by insurgencies that compromise their construction.

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US Commitment to Human Rights in Central Asia in Focus

As the U.S. has scaled down its presence in Central Asia, other countries are vying to fill the power vacuum. Russia is bent on safeguarding its influence on the region. As Moscow exerts more regional pressure, Central Asian governments are likely to heighten their crackdowns on civil society and fundamental human rights.

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Central Asia Grapples with Water Shortages

Central Asian water conservation specialists are discussing supply problems and ways to overcome them.   The region has strong incentives to save the precious resource, they say, noting that it has ample water resources but uneven distribution. Discussions frequently lead to quarrels rather than to solutions. Border disputes, the threat of extremism, and water disputes are among the region’s primary …

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