Kyrgyzstan: Central Asia's Island of Democracy?Taylor & Francis, 1999 - 107 pagine Born out of the collapse of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan has been notable for its struggle to develop a pluralist polity and free market, an attempt that distinguishes it from some of its more authoritarian neighbors. This volume introduces students and businessmen to this most attractive of republics, offering an overview of its history, politics, economic development, and place in the international community. In particular, it focuses on the problematic nature of political development, with democratic and pluralist impulses struggling to survive against the dominance of more traditional forms of governance. |
Sommario
Island of Democracy? The Politics of Independence | 23 |
Economic Reform in Kyrgyzstan | 65 |
Kyrgyz Security in a PostSoviet Era | 85 |
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