Elina Karakulova
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Former American envoy says US can locate military base elsewhere, but Kyrgyzstan needs to weigh up the consequences for its own security.
Former speaker of parliament lobbies for fairer political system where parties, not the president, make the running.
Critics highlight flaws in major project to provide drinking water in rural areas, but public reluctance to pay for upkeep is part of the problem.
Parliament gives away its right to block controversial privatisation deals in the electricity industry.
A land giveaway to Kazakstan could be the last straw for a disillusioned population, creating the threat of a new round of anti-government demonstrations.
A mass release of convicts is not in itself a sign of liberalisation.
Delays to the Kashagan project will have an impact on the wider economy, but there is little the government can do to speed it up.