May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
Dr. Erica Marat, George Washington University, USA
Abstract: Kyrgyzstan’s new constitution is mainly the result of an informal pact among multiple powerful political figures that came to power in 2010. The new regulated political environment, although largely dominated by neo-patrimonial interests, has nevertheless produced the first signs of genuine political debate and fair competition. Should this trend continue, the party- and coalition-building processes will yield a more sophisticated political landscape in time for the next election. In a pessimistic scenario, this constitutional experiment will lead to even more hollow institutions and stronger reliance on patronage networks. The speaker drew some parallels to development of parliamentary systems in Eastern Europe and Africa.
Bio: Erica Marat, PhD is a fellow at the George Washington University's Central Asia program. She teaches at American University and New York University. Erica has published widely in both academic and policy outlets.
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