Secretary of State’s visit is part of a diplomatic push to woe Central Asian dictatorships’ favor
Central Asia articles on Democracy Chronicles
In modern contexts, all definitions of Central Asia include these five republics of the former Soviet Union: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The largely Muslim region has been increasingly anti-democracy since it broke off as a group from Russia in 1991. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Russia and Vladimir Putin.
The Ominous Results of Kyrgyzstan’s Elections
Ballot irregularities and surge for pro-Putin party mark vitally important Kyrgyzstan’s elections
New Tajikistan Media Law is Step in Wrong Direction
News outlets will be forced to quote exclusively from state-run Tajikistan media under new laws
Collapsing Human Rights in Tyrannical Central Asia
After breaking from Soviet Union, nations have drifted downwards toward new tyrannical Central Asia
Where Banned Russian Artwork is Collected
Increasing censorship at home has led to collection of Russian artwork in Uzbekistan collection
Tajikistan Parliament Vote Fail
World’s criticism is unanimous for tragically flawed Tajikistan Parliament vote without opposition
Will Edrogan’s Turkey Aid Tajik Dictatorship Repression?
Freedom House warns dictatorship will will if Turkey aids Tajik plans for extradition of targeted opposition leader
Kazakhstan Newspaper Closing Blow to Press Freedom
Monitors worry of collapse of media after another opposition Kazakhstan newspaper closing in trend
Minorities Leading Mass Exodus From Russia
Millions have joined an exodus From Russia as dictatorship of Putin has increased in intensity
Eastern Europe and Central Asia Reject Putin Aggression
Many in Eastern Europe and Central Asia united in fear of familiar Soviet-style conquer of Crimea