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Aigerim Turgunbaeva

The Diplomat

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Destruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege

The construction of A-frame houses, cafes, roads, and funiculars in Ala-Archa National Park appears to violate multiple Kyrgyz laws protecting natural...

07.06.2025 4

The Diplomat

Aigerim Turgunbaeva

Shifting Gears: China’s Advanced EV Hegemony in Central Asia

Economic, political, and environmental trends are accelerating Central Asia’s shift to EVs, and Chinese firms are at the forefront.

06.02.2025 7

The Diplomat

Aigerim Turgunbaeva

Kyrgyzstan’s Vape Ban: Clean Lungs or Dirty Lobbying?

Banning domestic vape sales while preserving manufacturing for export may simply serve to expand the shadow market and line the pockets of customs...

07.11.2024 3

The Diplomat

Aigerim Turgunbaeva