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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I wrote about this in X this morning actually

Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

7/ Nevertheless, these lead to wonder what is going to be to Japarov's populist authoritarian power next, when the 'muscular' spectacle will be missing in it. At least a lot of Kyrgyz citizens are genuinely upset with Tashiev's removal.

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

6/ Because President's formulation of about Tashiev's removal is vague and doesn't allow institutional actors to formulate whether this is a political competition or simply an end to a 'friendship,' which does not hurt otherwise the normal functioning of the regime and the state.

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

5/ So, this is clearly an institutional upgrade of authoritarianism. But within an intra-elite competition, one could hypothesize that Tashiev's dismissal could lead to cracks within different institutions of the state and that NS would follow their leader. But so far, not.

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

4/ National Security became a key structure in the country and a source of admiration (!) beyond Kyrgyzstan. Tashiev led the work on border delimitation, "liquidated" major leaders of organized crime, led fight against corruption and dishonest businesses (and also repression)

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

3/ - Tashiev confirmed that the news about his dismissal was a surprise to him but called all parties to act within the law. Which hints to the possibility that he had no choice but accept his removal. This is an interesting case: he was central to build-up of huge security apparatus across country

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

2/ informally formed along competing loyalty to two leaders, current silence of majority of deputies indicates that wider elite networks play a subordinate role in the current struggle. Though this might change if Tashiev run in presidential elections; then competing elite networks will activate

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

1/ The situation around the ruling tandem in Kyrgyzstan, new developments: - Speaker of the Parliament, Turgunbek Uulu, resigned "in order to prevent suspicions" (vague formulation, but points to the loyalty issue). Although the Parliament was elected just in autumn,

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

But there are not that many voices from the Parliament, the majority is silent. And those who say something, I suspect, do it out of symbolic gesture. I doubt there will be an open split in the Parliament

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Internet is already full with quick "hot" takes about a 'coup', 'unfulfilled coup', a 'to be coup' in Kyrgyzstan from all sorts of 'experts'. It is frustrating that small countries are prone to such speculations by people who seek to make a quick name ((

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

2/ They have very different political styles and sources of authority. One drives popularity from charisma, the other from muscular approach. How state bodies will behave? Both also earned themselves ennemies among civil society & businesses...

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

1/ If this move is part of a real electoral competition between Japarov & Tashiev, and not a sort of a mutli-layered technology, then it might pose a risk as both leaders have been aggrandizing their followers in past years. Though impossible to say who's more popular because

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

4/ Can Kyrgyz citizens hope for a peaceful & legitimate transfer of power within a 'normal' electoral cycle please? The unfolding competition between Japarov & Tashiev rocks the already fragile electoral institution in Central Asia to a new degree of uncertainty. To follow!

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

3/ - The earlier rumor about the transfer of the special forces regiment to the direct subordination of the President was later disproved by the Ministry of Interior. What to expect from these transfers and the new security build-up around the President?

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

2/ Japarov removed Tashiev while he's in Europe & used his absence to downgrade National Security 7 reshuffle security forces - Two new deputies are appointed; - The Border Service is withdrawn from the structure of NB; - The State Security Service now subordinate to President

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

1/ High time in Kyrgyz politics: President Japarov removed Tashiev from his double position of the head of National Security & deputy head of the Cabinet of Ministers, putting an end to a 5 year effective political duo and potentially a risky move for the country's stability..

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

In this research article, we examine how Chinese companies strategize and act within the politico-legal environment in Kyrgyzstan's contentious mining sector. Based on interviews with legal and institutional actors, we fill an important gap in knowledge about Chinese businesses.

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

and want to know how Chinese companies adapt to Central Asia, this article may be relevant for you. In spite of China becoming most important economic actor in the region, little research is done in practice to understand how its entities work in local circumstances.

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Friends, I am very excited to share my new article "Mining for Norms: International Extractivism, Chinese Business, and the Indeterminacy of Compliance in Kyrgyzstan", co-authored with @mostowlansky.bsky.social. If you are interested in Global China,

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Have you been to Bozjyra, Mangystau region in Western Kazakhstan? Part of the ancient ocean Tetis. It's simply mind blowing. Mad Max, Furiosa and Dune are crying )) I strongly recommend visiting this Marsian place! 🤍🩶

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The Eurasian Climate Brief @eurasianclimate.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

An excerpt from our interview with @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social. Link to the full episode in first comment.

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The Eurasian Climate Brief @eurasianclimate.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

(2/3) Join @boris101.bsky.social and Angelina #Davydova as they unpack the significance of these materials in the context of sustainable development and neo-colonial dynamics with @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social, Dmitry #Kalmykov (EcoMuseum, Karaganda), and Cecilia #Mattea (IRMA, Brussels). Link below

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Anni Kangas @kangasanni.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Mineraalidiili puhuttaa. Kirjoitimme @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social’n ja @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social’n kanssa uuteen tutkimukseemme perustuen kriittisten raaka-aineiden geopolitisoitumisesta erityisesti Keski-Aasiassa. politiikasta.fi/kriittiset-r...

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Kriittiset raaka-aineet geopolitisoituvat Keski-Aasiassa – Politiikasta

Kilpailu taloudellisesti merkittävistä raaka-aineista uhkaa globaalisti oikeudenmukaista vihreää siirtymää.

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Anni Kangas @kangasanni.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

What a great and intellectual keynote on radical politics against authoritarian and semi-authoritarian social contracts in the Central Asian context by @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social at @helsinki.fi’s Populism conference organised by @emiliapalonen.bsky.social’s team.

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Oui, tu peux utiliser le AI pour la traduction 😉

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Our article on current geopoliticization of Critical Raw Materials & how it concerns Central Asia. Together with @kangasanni.bsky.social & @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social !

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Happy to share my new article looking at institutions of higher education & research in Central Asia on the example of OSCE Academy. In particular it highlights the perils of institutional and financial insecurity in a region that is heavily affected by geopolitical conflicts lnkd.in/ebHTXwYe

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Now that PM Akylbek Japarov left his position, it's a good time to flag my new article, that appeared in OSTEUROPA Journal. In this article, I assess populist promises that Sadyr Japarov gave to protesters in Oct 2020 & how his government later fulfilled them. Ican send an Eng copy!

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Although rumors of his imminent departure circulated for the past year, it will be a hard job for any new PM to match Japarov's high speed, dynamism, and decisiveness.

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Akylbek Japarov leaves from his position of Prime Minister. Interesting situation for Kyrgyzstan. He enjoyed a popular nickname "brain": 9% GDP growth, the tripling of state budget, enhanced tax collection under his administration 24.kg/english/3142...

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Akylbek Japarov leaves post of Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Akylbek Japarov left the post of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan today, December 16. Own sources reported.

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

A step that will be celebrated by many in the Kyrgyz civil society and academia. The law is far from perfect, but I hope is the first step in the right direction!

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

We noticed there wasn't a starter pack on authoritarian politics yet – Now there is! go.bsky.app/UFHn7sS Spread and ask to join!

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