This decision significantly altered the political landscape of the country, and neighboring countries are showing interest in the events in Kyrgyzstan.
Some foreign media are not just reporting the fact of the resignation but are also attempting to delve into an analysis of the situation. Kaktus.media offers to consider the most noteworthy opinions.
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Tengrinews.kz presented a detailed analysis by political scientist and historian Sultan Akimbekov, who explains that Tashiev's resignation under current conditions is an important event for Kyrgyzstan.“Although at first glance it seems that only one official has been dismissed, this indicates deep, almost tectonic changes in the country, considering that there was previously a de facto dual power in Kyrgyzstan,” notes the expert.
The duumvirate, which included Japarov and Tashiev, became an atypical structure for centralized power, emerging against the backdrop of acute political rivalry characteristic of Kyrgyzstan over the past two decades.
During the political crisis of 2020, Japarov and Tashiev acted together and came to power as a united front.
“Over the past five years, Tashiev's influence has significantly increased, partly due to the strengthening of the GKNB. This agency has gone beyond the usual functions of a special service thanks to Tashiev's active public activities,” emphasizes Akimbekov.
He became a prominent figure in politics, making loud statements and punishing officials, which has led to growing questions about his influence against the backdrop of the upcoming presidential elections in 2027.“With Tashiev's resignation, a new era begins with unpredictable consequences,” adds the analyst, emphasizing that this opens a new historical phase for Kyrgyz politics.
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Kursiv.media.uz (Uzbekistan) also commented on the situation, turning to Stanislav Pritchin, head of the Central Asia sector at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences.Pritchin noted that Tashiev, leading the GKNB, significantly expanded his powers, partly due to the support of his allies in business and law enforcement agencies.
“The GKNB has become a powerful intelligence agency, controlling border services and possessing the powers of the General Prosecutor's Office,” he adds.According to the expert, until February 10, the GKNB represented a “super intelligence agency” with enormous capabilities in the political life of the country. Pritchin emphasizes that the sequence of further steps will be crucial, given that Japarov's resignation was a systemic and powerful move.
The question of how Tashiev will be able to restore his position remains open, especially considering the upcoming elections, where he may be excluded from the game.
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RBK (Russia) examined the reasons for Tashiev's resignation and changes in the power structure in detail.Researcher Daria Saprynskaia emphasized that there are several versions explaining Japarov's decision, and all of them are related to possible early elections.
Saprynskaia noted that many changes have already occurred in law enforcement agencies, and it is important to closely monitor the developments to understand how deep these changes may go.
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“Kommersant” also covers Tashiev's resignation and its impact on the upcoming elections scheduled for January 2027.***
BBC reported that Tashiev, being the second most popular politician in Kyrgyzstan, was dismissed from the position of head of the country's main intelligence agency.
According to IRI polls, his rating rose from 14% to 22%, while the level of trust in Japarov remained at 35-38%. Additionally, in the last elections, Tashiev's brother, Shairbek, became the most popular candidate for deputy, which also highlights his influence in politics.
The publication notes that although the presidential race has not officially begun, some politicians have already initiated discussions about the possibility of early elections. On February 9, a day before Tashiev's dismissal, Japarov and the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh received a request to immediately initiate new elections.
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Reuters characterized Tashiev's resignation as an unexpected move against one of the most influential officials. The publication emphasizes that this decision is aimed at “strengthening unity” and preventing possible division.Supporters of Japarov and Tashiev believed that they had achieved stabilization of power in the country by creating alliances between various political groups.
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The Diplomat reports that Tashiev's resignation may signify the beginning of new political intrigues or indicate a real rift between Japarov and Tashiev.The expert believes that this situation could lead to various scenarios, including the possible candidacy of Tashiev in the presidential elections.
