Kyrgyzstan - the colour of money

The most pressing issues facing Kyrgyzstan in the coming year include increasing corruption, organised crime and a bitter North / South divide. Not the best time for President Bakiyev to start giving senior diplomatic posts to his family.

The public is starting to think nothing has changed with the colour revolution last March except the family in charge. At the same time Russia will be pressing for the US military base to be removed - although rent amounts to 10% of GDP more from EurasiaNet...