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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Sep 2

Overall, the paper contributes to wider debates around compliance in contexts of indeterminacy.

It's an open access!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Mining for Norms: International Extractivism, Chinese Business, and the Indeterminacy of Compliance in Kyrgyzstan

In this article, we show how the study of compliance provides significant insights into the political and social tensions that shape Chinese business conduct in Kyrgyzstan's extractive industry and b...

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Sep 2

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 · Sep 2

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 · Sep 2

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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Till Mostowlansky @mostowlansky.bsky.social · Jul 24

Commentary with @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social on how Chinese mining companies in Kyrgyzstan have worked to adapt to a state court system in which compliance as such is an impossibility. @gvagrad.bsky.social

carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/0...

How Chinese Miners Adapt to Kyrgyzstan’s Legal Compliance

Negative public perception about Chinese expansion into Kyrgyzstan, along with an unpredictable regulatory environment, has profoundly shaped Chinese business practices inside Kyrgyzstan. Despite comm...

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Apr 28

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Apr 28

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 · Apr 22

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 · Apr 7

(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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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Apr 15

merci Olivier, bisous

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Anni Kangas @kangasanni.bsky.social · Mar 5

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...

Kriittiset raaka-aineet geopolitisoituvat Keski-Aasiassa – Politiikasta

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

politiikasta.fi

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Anni Kangas @kangasanni.bsky.social · Mar 6

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 · Mar 5

Oui, tu peux utiliser le AI pour la traduction 😉

Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Mar 5

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

Anni Kangas @kangasanni.bsky.social · Mar 5

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...

Kriittiset raaka-aineet geopolitisoituvat Keski-Aasiassa – Politiikasta

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

politiikasta.fi

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Jan 22

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

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

lnkd.in

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Dec 17

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 · Dec 17

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 · Dec 17

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...

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.

24.kg

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Nov 22

Does anyone knows more about the alleged attempted coup d'etat in Tajikistan?
rus.ozodi.org/a/eks-glava-...

Экс-глава МИД Таджикистана в суде: "Я не предавал государство"

В СИЗО Душанбе в понедельник, 18 ноября продолжился закрытый судебный процесс по делу о попытке государственного переворота, в котором обвиняются несколько известных политических деятелей страны. Засе...

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Nov 22

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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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Nov 22

Kyrgyz Parliament finally adopted a long-awaited Law on rehabilitation of the victims of political repressions 1918-1953, after many years of negotiations & deliberations. All taking place in the shadow of fears of Russia's criticism and provocations
rus.azattyk.org/a/33208893.h...

Жогорку Кенеш принял согласованный вариант законопроекта о реабилитации репрессированных кыргызстанцев

Депутаты Жогорку Кенеша КР на заседании 20 ноября приняли согласованный вариант законопроекта о реабилитации прав граждан, пострадавших в результате репрессий за политические и религиозные убеждения в...

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Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen @dianakudaibergen.bsky.social · Nov 20

@adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social joined Bluesky! And she has a new paper that was published just today! Check it out here and follow her!

biblioscout.net/article/99.1...

Article - The “People” and the “Strong State” | BiblioScout

<p>Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov came to power in 2020 on a wave of populist mobilisation. This was a democratic moment of popular resistance aga...

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Nov 21

Yes!

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Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Nov 21

Please add me

Asel Doolotkeldieva @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social · Nov 21

Please add me too

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