Tag: Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia Monitoring & Analysis

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border dispute: might CSTO guarantee regional security?

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CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov’s visits to Bishkek and Dushanbe marked the Russian-led military organisations’ attempt to play a prominent role in resolving the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border dispute and, therefore, stabilising the region.…Continue readingKyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border dispute: might CSTO guarantee regional security?

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Kyrgyzstan wants to strengthen commercial ties with the United States

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The recent meeting between Zhaparov and the U.S.-Kyrgyzstan Business Council stressed Bishkek’s desire to strengthen economic relations with the United States and attract U.S. investors in its country. Balancing among these international players could be one of the main challenges that Kyrgyzstan should address, as well as the necessity to maintain control over the population and avoid possible socioeconomic problems.…Continue readingKyrgyzstan wants to strengthen commercial ties with the United States

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: causes and analysis of an endless border dispute

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Due to the borders drawn by the former Soviet Union with no regard for ethnic, political, economic, and cultural factors, the Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have faced each other for 31 years, and the recent military escalation highlighted regional instability and geopolitical strategies promoted by Dushanbe and Bishkek.…Continue readingKyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: causes and analysis of an endless border dispute

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Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan enhanced economic cooperation and investment opportunities

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Sauri Arabia and Kyrgyzstan discussed investments partnership confirming Riyadh’s desire to improve its economic presence in the Kyrgyz market and Central Asia and Bishkek’s necessity to diversify its financial partners and foreign investors. …Continue readingSaudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan enhanced economic cooperation and investment opportunities

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Central Asian republics’ economic dependence on China

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China has invested substantial financial amounts in Central Asia creating an economic dependence and strong connection between Beijing and Central Asian republics. Chinese economic presence in Central Asia might threaten Moscow’s Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Kremlin’s desire to remain the leading geopolitical actor in this region.…Continue readingCentral Asian republics’ economic dependence on China

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Tatarstan’s role in Kyrgyz economic diversification and investments attraction

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The recent official visit of the President of Tatarstan in Bishkek and the forum ‘Tatarstan – Kyrgyzstan’ highlighted the role that Kazan might play in supporting the Russian strategy in the Kyrgyz republic by improving economic cooperation and trade turnover.…Continue readingTatarstan’s role in Kyrgyz economic diversification and investments attraction

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Italy and Kyrgyzstan strengthened their relations

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The recent visit of the Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister to Italy and his meetings with the Italian counterpart highlighted the Italian attempt to become more involved in the Central Asian market and dynamics and Bishkek’s desire to expand its diplomatic and economic relations to diversify its portfolio of partners and decrease the influence of Russia and China in the country.…Continue readingItaly and Kyrgyzstan strengthened their relations