The recent ousting of Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has brought yet another new chapter in Kyrgyzstan’s journey towards democracy since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The Washington Post claims that the interim government, headed by foreign minister Roza Otunbayeva is attempting to reclaim Kyrgyzstan’s status as an “island of democracy” within Central Asia. Yet looting and violent protests are still occurring in the capital, Bishkek. Amid fears of a civil war, President Bakiyev has fled to Kazakhstan. To date, at least 84 people have died from the violence.
June 11th, 2012 – 19:00-21:00 10th Floor, 165 University Ave. Toronto Following the NATO Council AGM, Bill Graham talks with Peter Newman about his experience of Canada’s Navy from 1945-2011. To be followed by a wine reception with the speaker About the Speaker: Peter C. Newman joined what was then the Royal Canadian Naval Reserves Read More…
The NATO Association of Canada was honoured to have members of its community attend and share a table at the Inaugural Bill Graham Lecture Series, “Canada’s Role in an Upside Down World,” which the Canadian International Council (CIC) hosted at Arcadian Court in Toronto on March 27. The NATO Association of Canada was also pleased Read More…
