Upheaval in Kyrgyzstan
By:
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
The Jamestown Foundation
1111 16th St. NW
7th Floor Conference Room
Washington, DC 20036
Presenter:
Dr. Erica Marat
Research Fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Program Joint Center at the Johns Hopkins University – SAIS,
and Jamestown Foundation Analyst for the Eurasia Daily Monitor
Discussant:
Dr. John C.K. Daly
UPI International Correspondent and Adjunct Scholar at the Middle East Institute, Washington, D.C.
A year and a half after the 2005 Tulip Revolution, Kyrgyzstan is once again making world headlines as Central Asia’s lone democracy. Seemingly determined to hold onto power whatever the costs, President Bakiyev has narrowly avoided the fate of his predecessor and caved into Kyrgyz opposition demands, temporarily restoring stability to this troubled country. But how long will this agreement last? President Bakiyev’s determination to hold onto power could foreshadow possibly yet another showdown with the political opposition that could result in renewed bloodshed. Who then in the Kyrgyz opposition will emerge to succeed the president and to guide the country in the future? In light of recent events, the continued upheaval in Kyrgyzstan has important strategic repercussions for Russia, China and the United States. With Russia and the United States eagerly watching events unfold, nervous about the future of their respective military bases, Kyrgyzstan has avoided political violence and shown its maturity as a nation. However, the next round of events could be far more uncertain.
Join us as we assess the future of Kyrgyzstan and its impact on regional stability. The event coincides with the release of Dr. Marat’s new book The Tulip Revolution: Kyrgyzstan One Year After, currently on sale through Brookings Institution Press.
A continental breakfast will be provided. Please note that there is a limit of 70 people at this event, so reservations are required.
Directions:
The Jamestown Foundation
1111 16th St. NW
7th Floor Conference Room
Washington, DC 20036
