Roads, Power, and Schools: A Brighter Future for Bishkek and the Region

Abstract

This analysis of U.S. perspectives on Kyrgyzstan centers on the debate that has emerged over seemingly contending objectives of U.S. policy stability versus democracy, and concludes that they are complementary, not conflicting, goals. In reaching that conclusion, the article traces the combative style of political leadership in Kyrgyzstan since it became independent of the Soviet Union, explains the strategic importance of the country within the region, identifies it as the vital airborne logistic hub for operations in Afghanistan, and makes a telling case for concluding that rebuilding its crumbling infrastructure with U.S. aid and manpower will lead to the development of programs and institutions from which a democracy can evolve.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 13, 2010
Accession Number
ADA535068

Entities

People

  • Blaine D. Holt

Organizations

  • Council on Foreign Relations

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Air Force
  • Asia
  • Central Asia
  • Commerce
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Infrastructure
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • United States
  • Ussr

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union