Analysts say the U.S. military base in Kyrgyzstan, Russia will benefit if closed
Date:2011-11-03Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
data for: the United States military aircraft (below) parked in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek’s Manas International Airport near the profile photo, top of the screen for the U.S. military base construction. (April 8, 2005 photo). Source: Xinhua
analysis behind the decision, said Russia’s shadow
[United States, "New York Times" reported on November 1] as an elected Kyrgyzstan’s new president, one of the first statement, Atambayev 1, said he hopes a major U.S. military base in 2014, closed after expiry of the lease. Previous leaders have threatened to close the base, but in the United States agreed to increase the rent and then changed his mind.
“We know that the U.S. military is often caught in the conflict,” the media quoted him as saying, “First Iraq and Afghanistan, and now is with Iran. I do not want this one of the country one day of military bases retaliatory strike. “
despite calls demanding the closure of bases, but Kyrgyz officials, especially the outgoing president Otunbayeva worried that once the U.S. left the region with a security vacuum. Otunbayeva said that in this case, Russia, Kyrgyzstan should seek security.
relations with Russia may be Atambayev 1 position is an important factor. Russia also has its own military bases in Kyrgyzstan, the United States in its own sphere of influence is a place that has a base, Russia has been unhappy. Russian pressure is also considered when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in 2009, has decided to close U.S. military base reasons.
now many of Kyrgyzstan’s new leaders that Russia is the most reliable ally. Russia’s propaganda war against the Bakiyev has also been considered to lead to step down in April 2010 protests played a contributory role.
Atambayev met with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin several times, also expressed the hope that Kyrgyzstan joined by the Russian-led customs union.
Atambayev 1, said he envisioned the construction of a U.S. military base in civilian facilities, “may be related to Russia, the United States or any other interested countries and cooperation.” He also said, not a political decision to close the base, and former base in 2014 is still running.
[Russia's "view report" reported on November 1] Atambayev announced that Manas Air Base in 2014 after the expiration of the lease contract is no longer with the United States. Experts believe that the U.S. will not be give up.
observers believe that the U.S. will make every effort to keep this base, because it is the supply lines in Afghanistan a strategic transit point. Russia’s geopolitical issues Vladimir A Nuoxin Research Institute, said, “Close this base is a long and complex process, which is an important and mature base, the United States will make every effort to keep the transit base”, Otherwise, U.S. leaders had to look for the Soviet Air Force in neighboring countries had used the base.
network [Russian newspaper reported on November 1] Russia more than once expressed the hope that in the context of the Collective Security Treaty Organization to expand its military presence in the country guitar. Identification of the International Institute of Political Yevgeny Mingqin Ke said: “The first is Russia’s sphere of influence in Kyrgyzstan, Russia never liked Americans active in the area. 谢阿坦巴耶夫 close the US-Russia are very grateful the practice of military bases. “
broke out in April last year’s revolution to overthrow Bakiyev, Kyrgyzstan’s new government implied that the U.S. should keep its military presence. Since then, the United States began looking for an alternate airport.
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