CHINA: THE SILENT GIANT AND KYRGYZSTAN’S UNREST
By Niklas Swanström (4/14/2010 issue of the CACI Analyst)
Chinese government officials in both Beijing and Xinjiang are greatly concerned about the current developments in Kyrgyzstan, but have largely refrained from commenting on the situation. Trade and regional stability are two of the main reasons behind China’s concern. However, possible consequences such as an impact on China’s domestic political discourse, and fears of the crisis leading to a more pivotal U.
MISTRAL SALE THREATENS MORE THAN GEORGIA
By Richard Weitz (3/31/2010 issue of the CACI Analyst)
The French government’s decision to sell several Mistral-class amphibious warships to Russia has aroused concerns, especially in Georgia and the Baltic states, that the Russian Navy will use the vessels to intimidate or even invade its neighbors. Yet, the ship would add little to Russia’s already substantial military advantage over these countries. The real problem with the sale is two-fold.
OPPOSING KURULTAIS HELD IN KYRGYZSTAN
By Asel Murzakulova (3/31/2010 issue of the CACI Analyst)
On March 23-24, President Kurmanbek Bakiev initiated a national civil forum in Kyrgyzstan through the Kurultai of Consent, a traditional form of public gathering, which coincided with the fifth anniversary of the Tulip Revolution. On March 17, the opposition held an alternative Kurultai on the eighth anniversary of the “Aksy- events”, when six people were killed during antigovernment manifestations. The two events signify an emerging type of interaction between government and opposition and a struggle for improving their public legitimacy, a resource clearly lacking for both sides.
IS A U.S. STRATEGY FOR CENTRAL ASIA EMERGING?
By Stephen Blank (3/17/2010 issue of the CACI Analyst)
The U.S. has started to formulate and implement more comprehensive policies for Central Asia.
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