Kyrgyzstan: Prospects for Sovereignty and Stability
Kyrgyzstan went through two major political upheavals in the past decade--in 2005 and 2010, with the latter followed by serious inter-ethnic violence in the country’s south. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan embarked on the experiment--unique for the region--of introducing a parliamentary form of government. The country has also committed to join the Russian-led Eurasian Union.
How has Kyrgyzstan’s political system fared in the past four years? Have inter-ethnic tensions in the south been alleviated, and what is the role of Kyrgyz nationalism in the country’s politics?
And finally, what are the prospects for Kyrgyzstan’s sovereignty and independence in joining the Eurasian Union?
Featuring
Dr. Johan Engvall, Research Fellow, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program Joint Center; Researcher, Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Dr. Erica Marat, Assistant Professor, College of International Security Affairs, National Defense University, and Nonresident Research Fellow, CACI & SRSP Joint Center
Mr. Anthony Bowyer, Senior Program Manager, Caucasus and Central Asia, IFES
Location
Johns Hopkins University - SAIS Room 806 (8th floor) 1619 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036