Kyrgyzstan: Central Asia's island of democracy

• DOI: 10.5860/choice.37-1180c
• Publication Date: 2013-01-24T00:09:23Z
• Authors: John Anderson
• Keywords: Central Asia

Born out of the collapse USSR, Kyrgyzstan has been notable for its struggle to develop a pluralist polity and free market, an attempt that distinguishes it from some more authoritarian neighbors. This volume introduces students businessmen this most attractive republics, offering overview history, politics, economic development, place in international community. In particular, focuses on problematic nature political with democratic impulses struggling survive against dominance traditional forms governance.