The Tulips Bloom Once Again
I’ve been debating whether to write something about the events in Kirgizia, but have decided to defer to those who can untangle the complexities surrounding the protests calling for President Kurmanbek Bakiev’s resignation.
Wally Shedd at the Accidental Russophile has provided some initial news reports along with recommendations for further reading. More authoritative resources for news, analysis, and voices from the ground are Registan, Eurasia.net, and New Eurasia.
One article I found that examines the geopolitical context around Tulip Revolution Part Two is M. K. Bhadrakumar’s “Kyrgyzstan Caught in US-Russia Squeeze” in the Asia Times. Bhadrakumar writes: What can be regarded as common between Nicaraguan presidential candidate Daniel Ortega and Kyrgyz President ..read more
