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The Central Asian leaders do not necessarily have to amend the Constitution frequently to stay in power, while the sequence of presidents does not mean that the state is a democratic one. (more…)
Sometimes journalists of Kazakhstan have to catch running ministers in corridors, literally hustle into government elevators to ask questions to high-ranking officials and always be prepared for a detention by the police from any public event. Has it always been like that? (more…)
Consequences for women of Kyrgyzstan who had served sentence prove to be dramatic. Almost in all cases, they have to face misunderstanding, distrust and stigmatisation from others.
In a year marked by further democratic backsliding, CABAR has spoken with Dr Anna Matveeva to dissect the evolution of authoritarianism in Central Asia. Dr. Matveeva, renowned for her insights into post-Soviet political dynamics, explores the nuanced trajectories of autocratic regimes in the region, exploring the mechanics of autocratic developments, the regimes’ authoritarian learning tactics, and the precarious future of democracy after the pandemics.
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Protests in Kazakhstan, no matter what goals are pursued by activists, are taken by authorities as a threat to the existing political regime. Back in 2019, when Nursultan Nazarbayev stepped down from presidency, there was some easing of restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly. However, it did not last long: in January 2022, the bloodiest riot in the history of the country (Kantar) occurred, which resulted in 238 people killed, including two children and six teenagers. (more…)
The policy brief “The Influence of Big Power Propaganda on Central Asia Security (in the context of Tajikistan)” was developed by Umed Khakimov on the basis of the IWPR Representative Office in Central Asia and the regional analytical platform CABAR.asia.
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting in Central Asia (IWPR CA) invites journalists and media representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan to participate in the School of Analytical Journalism.
In the past few years, some high-ranking Tajik officials have again spoken about the need to abolish the moratorium and return the death penalty for a number of serious crimes.
Religious leaders, particular persons preaching religious values use social media to communicate with the audience. How to identify those ‘digital preachers’ who aim for destruction? (more…)