“The Tulip Revolution” in Kyrgyzstan – selected issues Cover Image

„Tulipanowa rewolucja” w Kirgistanie – wybrane aspekty
“The Tulip Revolution” in Kyrgyzstan – selected issues

Author(s): Agnieszka Miarka
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Geopolitics
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: Kyrgyzstan; Tulip Revolution;tribes; elections; Askar Akayev

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to characterize the Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan (2005). The author presents the causes of the revolution, among other things: the importance of the tribal structure of Kyrgyzstan, nepotism and corruption during the presidency of Askar Akayev. The article presents the course of developments Tulip Revolution. Finally, the author focuses on the presentation of the most important implications of this revolution, such as the a revolution in 2010 and the resignation of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev.

  • Issue Year: 15/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 43-59
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish