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16.10.2009, 14:57
The perspectives of the CSTO rapid reaction force depend on all members of the pro-Russian military alliance.
22.12.2009, 14:37
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Uzbekistan may improve relations between the two countries at a time when Tashkent is becoming a vital part of the supply network for Afghanistan.
08.04.2010, 14:41
As the opposition in Kyrgyzstan says it is in control of the country, analysts are predicting stronger resistance from the ruling regime than was seen during the 2005 Tulip Revolution.
21.09.2010, 16:13
The clashes between Islamic groups and the government may lead Tajikistan to a new civil war, analysts warn.
23.07.2009, 05:34
On Thursday Kyrgyzstan goes to the polls to elect the next president. Current leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev is strongly tipped to win a second term, but his main rival from the socialist party is being given a chance.
30.07.2009, 07:16
Leaders of the Kyrgyz opposition and human rights NGOs plan to ask CSTO leaders to force “illegitimately elected” president Kurmanbek Bakiyev to obey the law and fulfill the country’s international obligations.
13.06.2009, 01:35
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Iranian state media reports that the country's incumbent leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has won the presidential election. His main rival, the moderate former Prime Minister Mir-Hossein Mousavi, is also claiming victory.
24.07.2009, 14:33
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Official preliminary results, which currently reflect over 70% of the cast bulletins, correspond to the exit poll results, showing that current leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev has secured around 86% of the vote.
14.10.2010, 18:43
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After William Hague’s visit to Moscow, many analysts still doubt that “a quick new start” in relations with Russia is among London’s priorities.
21.04.2010, 14:39
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The Belarusian president, in an address to the parliament, has accused Russia of actions to undermine bilateral relations, but called on Moscow to get back to normal co-operation.
Published: 12 October, 2010, 17:57
Edited: 13 October, 2010, 18:26
As the parties that won the parliamentary elections prepare to form a coalition, analysts doubt that the distribution of mandates reflects the real alignment of forces.
Predictably, the reform pushed through referendum resulted in a real democracy deficit. And also predictably, very few parties that passed the treshold will hold the key to power, even though they represent probably LESS then 30% of votes in this election. The other 70% went to voting places for nothing, a mere decoration to prove "free and fair" elections by OSCE. The only hope is that the few parties that made it into the power will be aware of the popular wishes and needs, and will keep that foremost on their minds in building a coalition. In reality, it stands little chance --- once power, control, money and other interests become involved. With so much diversity, the country would be infinitely better off with a two party system, where in reality winner takes a lot. And the other party at least knows whom to blame, and take it out on the incumbents the next time around. This particular "parliamentary" system is not giving any chance to the electorate, as the dozens of parties dilute the blame. This system may create an elite of interests, but it may also succumb to another revolution if this newfangled elite forgets that majority did not vote for them.