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Published on: 29 May 2012

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In the midst of a revolutionary winter, one writer sees rays of sunshine. The lack of a clear winner in the...
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Central Asia: succession planning in dictatorships

Published on: 15 March 2012

Written by: Luca Anceschi All articles by Luca Anceschi

Kyrgyzstan aside, recent elections in Central Asia would appear to indicate that the regions’ leaders are aiming to...
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Presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan: end of a parliamentary experiment?

Published on: 31 August 2011

Written by: Asel Doolotkeldieva All articles by Asel Doolotkeldieva

The first round of Kyrgyzstan’s presidential elections will take place on 30 October, with the likely victor and the...
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Published on: 25 August 2011

Written by: Denis MacShane All articles by Denis MacShane

Abkhazia has gone to the polls to elect its third president. While the elections may provide an entertaining...

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