Article(print)#12006
Elections in Central Asian States: political rivalry in a transitional society
In: Central Asia and the Caucasus: journal of social and political studies, Issue 1, p. 25-37
ISSN: 1404-6091
The current electoral processes in the Central Asian states are giving rise to many controversial issues. There is a widespread opinion that elections are only giving the local leaders an opportunity to refute accusations of not being democratic and to continue receiving dividends from foreign investors. Nevertheless, despite the radical rhetoric and the charitable attentions of many foreign associations, the opposition has not shown itself to be a constructive opponent to the current authorities in any of the region's countries. (DSE/GIGA)