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Divas puslodes
Vai Vidusāzijas valstis ir jaunās teroristu izcelsmes valstis?

Divas puslodes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 54:07


Pēc Piemaskavā notikušā terorakta, kurā bojā gāja ap pusotrs simts cilvēku un par kuru atbildību uzņēmies Islāma valsts atzars, kā galvenie izpildītāji aizturēti četri tadžiki. Sociālajos tīklos tas radījis spekulācijas, vai tiešām notverti galvenie vaininieki. Kāpēc tieši tadžiki? Tomēr šīs tautības pārstāvji tiek vainoti ne tikai šajā noziegumā. Tas arī ir pamudinājis mūs jautāt, ko mēs zinām par tadžikiem un Tadžikistānu? Interesanti  arī palūkoties, kas notiek apkārt esošajās valstīs. Latvijā šo reģionu daudzi pazīst kā Vidusāziju. Priekšstats par katru no valstīm gan mums ir salīdzinoši mazs. Komentē Latvijas Universitātes Humanitāro zinātņu fakultātes profesors Leons Taivāns. Tadžikistāna Tadžikistānas liktenis pēc neatkarības iegūšanas 1991. gadā ir bijis, domājams, smagākais starp visām Centrālāzijas postpadomju republikām. Padomju laikā toreizējās Tadžikijas PSR varas virsotnē nostiprinājās dažu republikas reģionu pārstāvji, un viņu apdalīto līdzpilsoņu mēģinājumi mainīt šo kārtību izvētās par pilsoņu karu, kas plosīja valsti no 1992. līdz 1997. gadam. Upuru skaita aplēses svārstās plašā amplitūdā no 20 000 līdz pat 150 000 cilvēku. Kara laikā pie varas nāca agrākais sovhoza direktors Emomali Rahmonovs, kurš vēlāk sāka dēvēties atbilstošāk tadžiku valodas tradīcijai, proti – Rahmons. Pagājušajās desmitgadēs viņš piecas reizes pārvēlēts Tadžikistānas prezidenta amatā un divreiz ar referendumu paplašinājis savas pilnvaras; neviens no šiem balsojumiem nav starptautisko tiesību ekspertu atzīts par brīvu vai godīgu. Kopš 2015. gada Rahmona oficiālais tituls ir „Miera un nacionālās vienotības pamatlicējs – Nācijas līderis”. Viņa vecākais dēls Rustams Emomali kopš 2020. gada ieņem parlamenta priekšsēdētāja amatu. Tā nu nomināli Tadžikistāna ir prezidentāla republika, bet faktiski – autoritāra diktatūra ar dinastiskas varas pazīmēm. Tadžikistānai ir zemākais iekšzemes kopprodukts Centrālāzijā, un apmēram trešdaļu valsts ekonomikas veido līdzekļi, kurus mājup sūta lielākoties Krievijā strādājošie tadžiku viesstrādnieki. Tadžikistānas drošības galvenā problēma ir kaimiņvalsts Afganistāna, kur tadžiki ir otra liekākā etniskā grupa un skaitliski pārsniedz tadžiku skaitu pašā Tadžikistānā. Robežu šķērso narkotiku kontrabandas maršruti, radikālā islāma idejas un klanu saiknes, kas draud ar ievilkšanu desmitgades ilgstošajos Afganistānas iekšējos konfliktos. Līdz šim kā pretsvars šiem riskiem kalpojusi primāri Krievijas militārā klātbūtne, un militārā bāze Tadžikistānā ir lielākais ārpus valsts pamatteritorijas dislocētais Krievijas kontingents, neskaitot, protams, tās okupācijas spēkus Ukrainā. Kopš 2021. gada pieaugusi spriedze uz Tadžikistānas un tās kaimiņvalsts Kirgizstānas robežas, kas 2021. gada aprīlī un 2022. gada septembrī saasinājās līdz militārām sadursmēm. Kirgizstāna Kirgizstāna vienīgā no agrākajām padomju Vidusāzijas republikām uzskatāma par demokrātisku valsti, lai gan ar visai trauslu un riskiem pakļautu demokrātiju. Padomju Savienībā Kirgīzijas PSR, līdz ar tās kaimiņieni Tadžikijas PSR, bija divas trūcīgākās un mazattīstītākās republikas, un arī šobrīd Kirgizstāna tikai nedaudz apsteidz Tadžikistānu iekšzemes kopprodukta apjomā uz vienu iedzīvotāju. Arī kirgīzi ir lielā skaitā sastopami kā viesstrādnieki Krievijā, pēdējos gados arī Kazahstānā, un tiek lēsts, ka apmēram trešdaļa valsts darbaspējīgo iedzīvotāju ir devušies peļņā uz ārzemēm. Zemais dzīves līmenis, plaši izplatītā korupcija un citas pārvaldes nebūšanas pagājušajās neatkarības desmitgadēs bijušas iemesls vairākkārtējiem nemieriem ar varas maiņu to rezultātā. Šādā ceļā amatu bija spiesti pamest pirmie divi Kirgizstānas prezidenti – Askars Akajevs un Kurmanbeks Bakijevs, attiecīgi, 2005. un 2010. gadā; tāpat Sōronbajs Žeenbekovs 2020. gada oktobrī. Tomēr šīm valsts vadītāju gāšanām allaž sekojušas vēlēšanas, kurās novērotāji gan fiksējuši ne mazums pārkāpumu, taču to kopējie rezultāti atzīti par leģitīmiem. 2021. gada janvārī par valsts galvu tika ievēlēts agrākais opozicionārs un politieslodzītais Sadirs Džaparovs. Ar to pašu balsojumu Kirgizstāna no parlamentāras kļuva par prezidentālu republiku, nozīmīgi palielinot prezidenta varas apjomu. Diemžēl ar pašreizējā prezidenta vārdu saistītas aizdomas par korupciju, naudas atmazgāšanu, reiderismu un politiskās ietekmes izmantošanu biznesa interesēs. Tagad tiek paustas arī bažas par autoritārisma tendencēm. Tāpat Kirgizstānas drošības riski saistīti ar 2021. gadā saasinājušos robežkonfliktu ar Tadžikistānu, spriedze starp kirgīziem un valsts lielāko minoritāti uzbekiem, radikālā islāma terorisma draudi. Uzbekistāna Uzbekistāna ar tās vairāk nekā 36 miljoniem iedzīvotāju ir šai ziņā lielākā valsts Centrālāzijā. Iedzīvotāji koncentrēti lielākoties valsts dienvidu un austrumu daļā, kamēr plašas teritorijas ziemeļos un rietumos ir mazapdzīvotas. Sevišķi blīvi apdzīvota ir Fergānas ieleja pašos valsts austrumos – tradicionālais kokvilnas audzēšanas reģions. Padomju periodā ekstensīvā lauksaimniecība atstājusi mantojumā smagu ekoloģisku katastrofu – izsīkušo Arāla jūru Uzbekistānas ziemeļdaļā. Sevišķi smagi tas skāris apmēram divus miljonus lielās karakalpaku nācijas dzimteni – autonomo Karakalpakijas republiku, kam saskaņā ar Uzbekistānas konstitūciju ir plaša autonomija, tai skaitā secesijas tiesības. 2022. gada jūlijā centrālā vara mēģināja šo statusu mainīt, taču plaši protesti lika no šiem plāniem atteikties. Padomju Savienībai sabrūkot, par Uzbekistānas prezidentu kļuva agrākais republikas kompartijas pirmais sekretārs Isloms Karimovs. Turpmākajā ceturtdaļgadsimtā, pēc vajadzības pielāgojot likumdošanu un darbinot administratīvos mehānismus, Karimovs trīs reizes tika pārvēlēts amatā, oficiālajiem vēlēšanu rezultātiem nekad nenoslīdot zem 90%. Visnopietnākā krīze viņa varas periodā bija nemieri Andidžonas pilsētā, kas tika asiņaini apspiesti. Oficiāli tiek atzīts, ka no drošības spēku lodēm miruši 187, taču ir avoti, kas apgalvo, ka upuru bija apmēram pusotrs tūkstotis. 2016. gadā Isloms Karimovs savas šīs zemes gaitas beidza, neatstādams vīriešu kārtas mantinieku. Vara nonāca viņa uzticamā līdzgaitnieka, premjerministra kopš 2003. gada Šavkata Mirzijojeva rokās. Pāris gadu laikā viņš sekmīgi iztīrīja varas virsotni no sava priekšgājēja piekritējiem, tai skaitā tika tiesāta un cietumā nonāca nelaiķa prezidenta vecākā meita Guļnara Karimova. Uzbekistānas varas kontrolētā prese tēlo valsti kā izcilu piemēru pakāpeniskai un līdzsvarotai pārejai no padomju plānveida uz tirgus ekonomiku. Faktiski Uzbekistānas ekonomika joprojām pamatā ir valsts kontrolēta. Peļņa no apjomīgā eksporta – kokvilnas, dabasgāzes, zelta, elektroenerģijas – pamatā nonāk šauras varai pietuvināto grupas kabatās, līdz iedzīvotāju miljoniem lāgā netiekot. Turkmenistāna Ja pārējās Centrālāzijas valstīs to galvas centušies ievērot vismaz formālus vēlēšanu rituālus, tad bijušais Turkmēnijas PSR kompartijas pirmais sekretārs Saparmurats Nijazovs, kļuvis par suverēnas valsts vadītāju un pāris reizes paspēlējis vēlēšanu spēlīti, 1999. gadā noorganizēja sev mūža prezidenta pilnvaras ar visiem šādiem varas modeļiem raksturīgiem „jaukumiem”: balsošanas automātā pārvērstu parlamentu, valsts mediju monopolu un teju pilnīgu informatīvu izolāciju no ārpasaules. Nijazova krāšņā personības kulta komplektā ietilpa ne vien tituls Turkmenbaši – „Turkmēņu galva”, bet arī mēnešu un nedēļas dienu pārdēvēšana vadoņa, viņa radinieku un citu viņa autobiogrāfijā piesauktu fenomenu vārdos. Šī autobiogrāfija, saukta „Dvēseles grāmata”, bija ne vien obligāti apgūstama skolās un augstskolās – tās zināšana bija arī valsts ierēdņu un auto vadīšanas eksāmenu sastāvdaļa. Pirms 2006. gadā beigt savas šīs zemes gaitas, Turkmanbaši paguva aizklapēt visas slimnīcas un bibliotēkas ārpus galvaspilsētas Ašgabatas, paziņojot, ka ja ļaudis grib lasīt vai slimot, lai brauc uz viņa varas sēdekli. Ekstravagantā diktatora vietā stājās viņa uzticams līdzgaitnieks Gurbanguli Berdimuhamedovs, kurš 2022. gadā galvenās varas funkcijas nodeva tālāk savam dēlam Serdaram, pats gan palikdams ietekmīgajā Tautas Padomes priekšsēdētāja amatā ar titulu „Turkmēņu tautas nacionālais līderis”. Tādējādi Turkmenistāna ir pirmā no Centrālāzijas valstīm, kurā varai ir nepārprotami dinastisks raksturs. Uzlūkojot Turkmenistānas iekšzemes kopprodukta rādītājus, tas uz vienu iedzīvotāju ir teju divreiz lielāks nekā Uzbekistānai un vismaz trīsreiz lielāks nekā Tadžikistānai. Bet šīs ārējās labklājības pamatā ir praktiski viena vienīgā produkta – dabasgāzes – eksports, visvairāk uz Ķīnu. Cik no attiecīgās naudas plūsmas tiek līdz parastajiem turkmēņiem, var spriest no tā, ka kopš pagājušās desmitgades vidus kādi pāris miljoni devušies labākas dzīves meklējumos uz ārzemēm. Tiek lēsts, ka patiesais iedzīvotāju skaits valstī ir krietni mazāks par oficiālajiem pieciem ar pusi miljoniem. Katrā ziņā pēdējos gados regulāri notiekošo tautas skaitīšanu dati ir slepeni, savukārt valdība sākusi ar administratīviem līdzekļiem ierobežot izceļošanu. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.

Podcast: Majlis - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
The Uzbek Princess And Her Assistants - March 26, 2023

Podcast: Majlis - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 60:35


For more than a decade, Gulnara Karimova, the eldest daughter of Uzbekistan's first president, illegally amassed a fortune in assets and property, both in Uzbekistan and abroad, estimated to total in the billions of dollars. How Karimova managed to accumulate her fortune and who helped her is the subject of a recently released Freedom for Eurasia report. Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss Karimova's ill-gotten gains and her foreign facilitators are the three primary report authors: Leila Nazgul Seitbek, chairwoman and founder of Freedom for Eurasia; Kristian Lasslett, professor of criminology at the University of Ulster; and Thomas Mayne, research fellow at the University of Oxford.

Divas puslodes
Nemieri "mierpilnajā" Uzbekistānā. Parīze paver priekškaru uz diplomātijas "virtuvi"

Divas puslodes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 54:26


Uzbekistānā uzsākts darbs tiesiskuma nodrošināšanai, efektīvu atvērtības un pārredzamības veidu ieviešanai un sabiedriskās kontroles izveidei attiecībā uz valsts varas iestāžu darbību. Saistībā ar plānoto konstitucionālo reformu Karakalpakstānas autonomajā republikā izcēlušies protesti. Francijas prezidents Emanuels Makrons paziņojis, ka viņš ar Krievijas prezidentu Vladimiru Putinu kopš decembra runājis simtiem stundu. Izraēla iekšpolitiskos un ārpolitiskos meklējumos: Izraēlā kārtējo reizi nomainījusies valdība, būs jaunas vēlēšanas. Aktualitātes komentē Latvijas Ārpolitikas institūta asociētā pētniece Elizabete Vizgunova un TVNET žurnālists, politologs, RSU doktorants Toms Rātfelders. Nemieri „mierpilnajā” Uzbekistānā Kad 1991. gadā, sabrūkot Padomju Savienībai, Uzbekistāna ieguva neatkarību, par tās prezidentu tika ievēlēts pēdējais padomjlaika Uzbekistānas līderis – kompartijas pirmais sekretārs Islams Karimovs. Ar stingru roku viņš vadīja iedzīvotāju skaita ziņā lielāko Centrālāzijas valsti, vairakkārt tiekot pārvēlēts amatā vēlēšanās, kuras nepārprotami neatbilda demokrātijas standartiem. Karimova varas periodam bija raksturīga Uzbekistānas daļēja izolēšanās no starptautiskiem procesiem un vēsas attiecības ar vairākām kaimiņvalstīm. Iekšēji tas bija politiska sastinguma periods, panākot stabilitāti ar jebkādas opozīcijas nesaudzīgu izravēšanu. Nemieri, kas 2005. gadā uzliesmoja etniski jauktajā Andižanas provincē valsts austrumos, tika asiņaini apspiesti, valdības spēkiem nogalinot, pēc oficiālām ziņām, nepilnus divus simtus, bet pēc alternatīvām aplēsēm, iespējams, līdz pat pusotram tūkstotim cilvēku. Kad 2016. gadā Islams Karimovs beidza savas šīs zemes gaitas, viņa vietu ieņēma līdz tam premjerministra amatā bijušais Šavkats Mirzijojevs. Jaunais līderis, lai gan tiek uzskatīts par Karimova mācekli un turpinātāju, tomēr centies īstenot valstī piesardzīgas reformas, paužot apņemšanos apkarot korupciju un radu būšanu valsts struktūrās, un nozīmīgi aktivizējis ārpolitiku, t.sk. uzlabojot attiecības ar kaimiņvalstīm Tadžikistānu un Kirgizstānu. Daži salīdzina Mirzijojevu pat ar tādiem pagātnes totalitāro sistēmu reformētājiem kā Ķīnas līderis Dens Sjaopins vai padomju vadītājs Mihails Gorbačovs. Tomēr arī Mirzijojeva varas vadmotīvs nepārprotami ir stabilitātes uzturēšana par katru cenu, tāpēc daudziem pārsteidzošas izrādījās pagājušās nedēļas nogalē izpaudušās ziņas par nemieriem Karakalpakstānā – autonomijā, kuras pamatiedzīvotāji karakalpaki ir etniski un kulturāli tuvāki kaimiņvalsts Kazahstānas pamatnācijai. Iemesls ir plānotās izmaiņas Uzbekistānas konstitūcijā, kas atņemtu Karakalpakstānai līdzšinējo autonomās republikas statusu un tiesības sarīkot referendumu par atdalīšanos no Uzbekistānas. Pēc mediju ziņām valdības spēku sadursmēs ar nemierniekiem ir 18 nogalinātie un vairāk nekā divsimt ievainoto. Reģionā tika ieviesta stingra komandantstunda, pārtraukta piekļuve internetam. Tomēr prezidents Mirzijojevs paziņojis, ka Karkalpakstāna saglabāšot savu līdzšinējo statusu. Parīze paver priekškaru uz diplomātijas „virtuvi” 21 telefonsaruna, kura kopš decembra notikusi starp Francijas un Krievijas līderiem, jau ieguvusi anekdotisku nokrāsu. Prezidents Makrons šai procesā sevi pozicionē kā miera centienu iemiesojumu, taču vispārēju skepsi raisījušas viņa iespējas jebkādi iespaidot Krievijas vadoņa lēmumus. Šo skepsi vēl vairāk pastiprinājis oficiālās Parīzes nesen publiskotais 20. februāra telefonsarunas atšifrējums, no kura redzams, ka Putins brīžiem nesaka patiesību savam sarunbiedram, brīžiem atļaujas augstprātīgu toni un familiaritāti uz robežas ar netaktiskumu. Telefonsarunas teksts tika publicēts sakarā ar dokumentālās filmas „Prezidents, Eiropa un karš” demonstrēšanu Francijas sabiedriskās televīzijas Otrajā kanālā. Filmas autors žurnālists Gī Lagašs un viņa komanda vairākus mēnešus pavadījuši prezidenta Makrona tuvumā, fiksējot viņa starptautiskās aktivitātes. Par to esot bijuši informēti Francijas sarunu partneri, taču pēc minētajām publiskajām atklāsmēm Krievijas aģentūra "Ria novosti” raksturojusi Francijas rīcību kā diplomātisko sarunu noslēpumu nepieņemamu atklāšanu. Vairums kritiķu rietumos savukārt atzīst Lagaša darbu par ļoti nozīmīgu dokumentālā kino sasniegumu, kas pietuvina auditoriju mūsdienu starptautiskās diplomātijas aizkulisēm. Sastatot sarunā dzirdamo ar mums zināmajiem notikumiem dažas dienas vēlāk, jau atkal spilgti iezīmējas Krievijas līdera Putina cinisms un liekulība. Kad prezidents Makrons 20. februārī lūdz sarunbiedru atklāti pateikt, kādi ir viņa nodomi, Putins tā vietā izsaka pārmetumus Ukrainas prezidentam Zelenskim par Minskas vienošanos nepildīšanu. Ne vārda par lēmumu atzīt pašpasludināto Donbasa t.s. „tautas republiku” suverenitāti pāris dienas vēlāk un plaša mēroga iebrukumu Ukrainā vēl pēc pāris dienām. Sarunas noslēgumā Krievijas vadonis paziņo, ka vispār jau grasījies uzspēlēt hokeju, bet upurējis šo svarīgo nodarbi, lai aprunātos ar Francijas prezidentu par Eiropas miera likteni. Lagaša filmas pēdējā epizode atspoguļo trīs kontinentālās Eiropas valstu vadītāju – prezidenta Makrons, kanclera Šolca un premjerministra Dragi – vizīti Kijevā. Tās noslēgumā Francijas prezidents jau atkal iezīmē savu pozīciju: jāpalīdz Ukrainai uzvarēt, taču tieši necīnoties pret Krieviju, vēl jo vairāk – nemēģinot to iznīcināt. Izraēla iekšpolitiskos un ārpolitiskos meklējumos Pirms nedēļas Izraēlas parlaments nobalsoja par pašatlaišanos, kas nozīmē, ka pilsoņiem jau piekto reizi četru gadu laikā būs jādodas pie vēlēšanu urnām. Iepriekšējo reizi tas notika pagājušā gada martā, un pēc šīm vēlēšanām tika izveidota koalīcija, kurā ietilpa daudzi ļoti atšķirīgi politiski spēki, sākot no radikālkonservatīvām ebreju partijām, beidzot ar arābu minoritātes spēkiem. Šī raibā savienojuma vienīgais motīvs bija nepielaist varai partijas „Likud” līderi, korupcijā apsūdzēto kādreizējo premjerministru Benjaminu Natanjahu. Retais cerēja, ka izveidotā valdība būs ilglaicīga, jo pārāk atšķirīgas bija tajā iesaistīto partiju intereses. Par klupšanas akmeni kļuva radikālo ebreju partiju ieskats, ka valdība pārāk piekāpjas arābu prasībām. Tā nu līdzšinējais premjerministrs Naftali Benets no partijas „Jaunie labējie” atkāpies no amata, par pagaidu valdības vadītāju parlamentam ieceļot viņa koalīcijas partneri, centriskās partijas „Ješ Atid” līderi Jairu Lapidu. 5. jūlijā jaunieceltais premjerministrs devās jau viņa priekšgājēja laikā ieplānotā ārzemju vizītē uz Franciju. Galvenais vizītes mērķis ir gūt Parīzes atbalstu domstarpībās ar Libānu par Vidusjūrā esošo Karišas dabasgāzes iegulu piederību. Kā Izraēla, tā Libāna uzskata, ka iegulas atrodas to teritoriālajos ūdeņos, un Krievijas dabasgāzes eksporta uz Eiropas Savienību paredzamā izbeigšana, padarījusi šīs dabasgāzes ieguvi ļoti aktuālu. Tāpat Izraēla cer pārliecināt Franciju, ka Irānas atgriešanās pasaules fosilā kurināmā tirgū, kompensējot Krievijas eksporta apsīkumu sankciju rezultātā, nav pieņemams risinājums. Šis pēdējais jautājums paredzami būs ļoti nozīmīgs arī Savienoto Valstu prezidenta Džo Baidena nākamnedēļ paredzētās vizītes laikā Izraēlā, palestīniešu teritorijās Jordānas rietumkrastā un Saūda Arābijā. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.  Eiropas Parlamenta granta projekta „Jaunā Eiropas nākotne” programma.* * Šī publikācija atspoguļo tikai materiāla veidošanā iesaistīto pušu viedokli. Eiropas Parlaments nav atbildīgs par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantošanu.

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Ilaha Karimova – koordynatorka Wspólnoty Azerbejdżańskiej w Polsce, pracownik Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego | Poranek WNET | 31.05.2021 r., poniedziałek

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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 14:07


Ilaha Karimova opowiada o przyczynach konfliktu między Armenią a Azerbejdżanem w Górskim Karabachu. Nasz gość podkreśla, że żadna ze stron nie jest bezkarna, a ormiańska narracja, która przedstawia wojnę jako konflikt o podłożu religijnym mija się z prawdą. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiownet/message

The Benzo Free Podcast
Anger and Irritability in Benzo Withdrawal

The Benzo Free Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 52:17


Anger, frustration, and even rage can be common during benzo withdrawal. When events trigger us, we react. But what happens when we are unable to calm down? Learn seven tips to help you step away from anger during benzo withdrawal.In today's episode, D explores anger and rage during benzo withdrawal. He also shares a benzo story from Georgia, talks about supplements and reinstatement, and reminds us of an upcoming annual event this July.https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/anger-and-irritability-in-benzo-withdrawal-bfp067Video ID: BFP067Chapters 00:57 Introduction02:54 Spotlight04:05 Mailbag09:26 Benzo Story21:48 FEATURE: Anger and Irritability46:20 Moment of Peace Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. SPOTLIGHTW-BAD Website — https://www.w-bad.org FEATURE — Anger and Irritability in Benzo WithdrawalMayo Clinic: Sleep Apnea — https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631 “On Death and Dying” by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross — https://www.amazon.com/Death-Dying-Doctors-Nurses-Families/dp/1476775540 REFERENCESCherry, Kendra. “The 6 Types of Basic Emotions and Their Effect on Human Behavior.” VeryWellMind.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-types-of-emotions-4163976. Cowen, Alan S. and Dacher Keltner. “Self-report captures 27 distinct categories of emotion bridged by continuous gradients.” Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences. September 19, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1702247114. Karimova, Hokuma. “The Emotion Wheel: What It Is and How to Use It.” PositivePsychology.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-wheel. Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth. On Death And Dying. New York : Collier Books/Macmillan 1970, c1969. The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

The Benzo Free Podcast
Anger and Irritability in Benzo Withdrawal

The Benzo Free Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 52:17


Share this post with others: Anger, frustration, and even rage can be common during benzo withdrawal. When events trigger us, we react. But what happens when we are unable to calm down? Learn seven tips to help you step away from anger during benzo withdrawal.In today's episode, D explores anger and rage during benzo withdrawal. He also shares a benzo story from Georgia, talks about supplements and reinstatement, and reminds us of an upcoming annual event this July. Welcome to Episode #67 Today, we visit the heated topic of anger. During withdrawal our capacity to calm ourselves can be diminished, leaving us irritable and quick to anger. In today's podcast, we take a look at this emotion during benzo withdrawal and share seven tips to help manage it. We also have a story from Georgia, take a look in our mailbag, and highlight an upcoming event in July. Episode Index Each time listed below is in minutes and seconds. Introduction: 0:57Spotlight: 2:54Mailbag: 4:05Benzo Story: 9:26Feature: 21:48Moment of Peace: 46:20 Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. SPOTLIGHTW-BAD Website FEATURE — Anger and Irritability in Benzo WithdrawalBENZO FREE: Suicide Resources"On Death and Dying" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross BENZO FREE LINKSBenzo Free WebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Introduction Today's intro was so short, it was almost non-existent. We have a full program today, so I moved right into our content. Spotlight In our spotlight today, we reminded people of the upcoming event, World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) on July 11th. People can find more information on the W-BAD website in the episode resources above. Mailbag We share one comment in our mailbag today from Jeanne in Seattle, Washington. Benzo Story Today's story is from Miguel, in Atlanta, Georgia. Feature: Anger and Irritability In our feature today, we addressed the issue of anger during benzo withdrawal. So often, our nervous system can't react to strong emotions such as anger and rage during this time, and we need help to manage these situations and find ways to let go of the resentment and irritation. I mentioned seven tips to help manage anger during this time: Think Before You SpeakLearn About AngerAvoid Anger TriggersShare Your Struggles with Your Support NetworkStep AwayGet Professional Help if NeededStep Into the Other's Shoes References Cherry, Kendra. “The 6 Types of Basic Emotions and Their Effect on Human Behavior.” VeryWellMind.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-types-of-emotions-4163976.Cowen, Alan S. and Dacher Keltner. “Self-report captures 27 distinct categories of emotion bridged by continuous gradients.” Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences. September 19, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1702247114.Karimova, Hokuma. “The Emotion Wheel: What It Is and How to Use It.” PositivePsychology.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-wheel.Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth. On Death And Dying. New York : Collier Books/Macmillan 1970, c1969. Feedback We'd love to hear from you! The Benzo Free Podcast is a community podcast and we need your input to help it grow and improve. You can tell us what you think in the following ways: .ugb-6d5489e li{--icon-size:20px;margin-bottom:16px !important}.ugb-6d5489e li::before{height:20px !

Paralympic Podcast
Vusala Karimova: My second life started at 15 years old

Paralympic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 13:45 Transcription Available


As a teenager, Vusala Karimova was a keen runner and enjoyed outdoor activities. But her life changed at the age of 15 when a fall injured her spine, and left her confined to a wheelchair. In this episode of Paralympic Podcast, Vusala tells host Sabina Mammadova how she went on to become Azerbaijan's first wheelchair dancer in Azerbaijan, combining her love of sport and art with a career at ASAN Xidmət.Yeniyetmə ikən Vüsalə Kərimova idmançı idi və açıq havada idmanla məşğul olmağa xoşlayırdı. Lakin 15 yaşında belindən zədələnərək həyatı dəyişdi və əlil arabasına məhkum olur.Paralimpiya Podcastının bu epizodunda Vüsalə Sabina Məmmədovaya Azərbaycanın ilk əlil arabası rəqqası olmağını, idman və sənət sevgisini ASAN Xidmət karyerasıyla necə birləşdirdiyindən danışacaq.

FCPA Compliance Report
MTS Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement Action: Part IV – the Individual Indictments

FCPA Compliance Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 10:53


We are on Episode IV of a five-part exploration of the recent the Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission resolution of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action against the Russian telecom company, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MTS). In this episode,  I look at the individual indictments, which charged Gulnara Karimova, daughter of the former President of Uzbekistan, with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and Bekhzod Akhmedov, a former MTS executive based in Uzbekistan with FCPA violations of one count of conspiracy to violate the FCPA, two counts of violating the FCPA, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The indictment discussed the three companies who paid bribes to Karimova, who then laundered the money on the international stage. They were VimpelCom Ltd. (now VEON Ltd.), Telia Company AB (formerly TeliaSonera AB) (Telia) and MTS. The schemes Karimova used were so similar as to be almost identical. The only thing that changed was the name of the company she was shaking down money from in her march towards receiving over $1 billion in ill-gotten payments.  The documents which are the subject of this series are:MTS Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA);MTS Criminal Information (MTS Information);SEC Cease and Desist Order (Order);Karimova and Akhmedov Indictment (Indictment);Kolorit Dizayn Ink LLC Plea Agreement (Plea Agreement); andKolorit Dizayn Ink Information (Kolorit Information);DOJ Press Release andSEC Press Release.For additional reading see the blog post, "MTS FCPA Settlement and Karimova Indictment: Part IV – the Individual Indictments" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FCPA Compliance Report
MTS Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement Action: Part V – Lessons Learned

FCPA Compliance Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 13:03


We are on Episode V of a five-part exploration of the recent the Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission resolution of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action against the Russian telecom company, MTS. In this episode,  I conclude with the lessons learned for the compliance professional. Today we focus on four key lessons: (1) due diligence, (2) business justification, (3) business valuation and (4) the long road of bribery.  The documents which are the subject of this series are: MTS Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA);MTS Criminal Information (MTS Information);SEC Cease and Desist Order (Order);Karimova and Akhmedov Indictment (Indictment);Kolorit Dizayn Ink LLC Plea Agreement (Plea Agreement); andKolorit Dizayn Ink Information (Kolorit Information);DOJ Press Release andSEC Press Release.For additional reading see the blog post, "MTS FCPA Settlement and Karimova Indictment: Part V – Lessons Learned" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FCPA Compliance Report
MTS Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement Action: Part II-the Bribery Schemes

FCPA Compliance Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 10:32


In a stunning resolution to one of the longest running bribery, corruption and money-laundering sagas on the international stage, the Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission both announced settlement of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action against the Russian telecom company, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MTS). This podcast continues a five-part series will examine the background facts of the case, provide a detailed review of the bribery schemes involved, the compliance failures of MTS and its actions during the investigation which contributed to the size of the penalty, the individual criminal prosecutions brought by the Department of Justice as a part of this action and the key lessons learned by the compliance practitioner. In this Part 2, I consider the bribery schemes used by MTS to pay the bribes and Karimova to receive the bribe payments. The documents which are the subject of this series are:MTS Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA);MTS Criminal Information (MTS Information);SEC Cease and Desist Order (Order);Karimova and Akhmedov Indictment (Indictment);Kolorit Dizayn Ink LLC Plea Agreement (Plea Agreement); andKolorit Dizayn Ink Information (Kolorit Information);DOJ Press Release andSEC Press Release.For additional reading see the blog post, "MTS FCPA Settlement and Karimova Indictment: Part II - The Bribery Schemes" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FCPA Compliance Report
MTS Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement Action: Part III – Missed Red Flags and Overridden Controls

FCPA Compliance Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 11:18


In a stunning resolution to one of the longest running bribery, corruption and money-laundering sagas on the international stage, the Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission both announced settlement of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action against the Russian telecom company, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MTS). This podcast continues a five-part series will examine the background facts of the case, provide a detailed review of the bribery schemes involved, the compliance failures of MTS and its actions during the investigation which contributed to the size of the penalty, the individual criminal prosecutions brought by the Department of Justice as a part of this action and the key lessons learned by the compliance practitioner. In this Part 3, I discuss the failures in the MTS compliance regime, the override of internal controls and local business unit management actions which facilitated the bribery schemes.   The schemes involved:  a. Purchase of entities controlled by or through Karimova; b. Purchase of telecom licenses at inflated prices; and  c. Fraudulent charitable donations.  The documents which are the subject of this series are:MTS Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA);MTS Criminal Information (MTS Information);SEC Cease and Desist Order (Order);Karimova and Akhmedov Indictment (Indictment);Kolorit Dizayn Ink LLC Plea Agreement (Plea Agreement); andKolorit Dizayn Ink Information (Kolorit Information);DOJ Press Release andSEC Press Release.For additional reading see the blog post, "MTS FCPA Settlement and Karimova Indictment: Part III – Missed Red Flags and Overridden Controls" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FCPA Compliance Report
MTS Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement Action: Part I-Introduction

FCPA Compliance Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 10:33


In a stunning resolution to one of the longest running bribery, corruption and money-laundering sagas on the international stage, the Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission both announced settlement of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action against the Russian telecom company, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MTS). (See both the DOJ Press Release and SEC Press Release.) The FCPA enforcement action came in at $850 million which makes it Number 3 in the Top 10 of all-time FCPA settlements. This podcast opens a multi-part series will examine the background facts of the case, provide a detailed review of the bribery schemes involved, the compliance failures of MTS and its actions during the investigation which contributed to the size of the penalty, the individual criminal prosecutions brought by the Department of Justice as a part of this action and the key lessons learned by the compliance practitioner. In this Part 1, I begin with a review of the background facts, the parties and players and the fine and penalty of the MTS Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action. The enforcement action was the third involving the same individual from the same country. That individual was Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of the former President of Uzbekistan. If that name sounds familiar to compliance professionals it is because she was also involved in the receipt of bribes paid in two other Top 10 FCPA enforcement actions; VimpelCom (now VEON Ltd.) and Telia Company AB. Contemporaneously with FCPA enforcement action involving MTS, there was a criminal indictment filed against Karimova and Bekhzod Akhmedov, a former MTS executive based in Uzbekistan. Akhmedov was charged with violating the FCPA for paying bribes to or for the benefit of Karimova and Karimova was charged she with laundering the money received as bribes. The documents which are the subject of this series are:MTS Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA);MTS Criminal Information (MTS Information);SEC Cease and Desist Order (Order);Karimova and Akhmedov Indictment (Indictment);Kolorit Dizayn Ink LLC Plea Agreement (Plea Agreement); andKolorit Dizayn Ink Information (Kolorit Information);  DOJ Press Release andSEC Press Release.For additional reading see the blog post, "MTS FCPA Settlement and Karimova Indictment: Part I-Introduction". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Russia Guy
E53: Anastasia Karimova

The Russia Guy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 31:48


On today's show, Kevin talks to to Anastasia Karimova, a former activist and journalist in Russia. Today, she's a graduate student at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in the United States. Anastasia's personal history is fascinating in its own right, but it's especially interesting now, in the aftermath of the arrest of Maria Butina.Kevin asked Anastasia about finding her way into and out of Russian opposition politics. What were the old days like? What's the world of protesting become today? She also talked about working for “Kommersant” and losing faith in Russia's news media. And finally she talked about studying in the U.S. as a Russian person, putting Maria Butina's alleged activities in some context.If you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a pledge at Patreon, where you can send Kevin money for all his grand efforts. Many thanks to the listeners already ponying up.www.patreon.com/kevinrothrockSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/kevinrothrock)

Songwriters Guild Live
Songwriters Guild Live - Dec 14 with Jasmine Karimova

Songwriters Guild Live

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017 57:21


Jasmine Karimova is a multimedia artist working primarily within the fields of music and the visual arts. Accompanying herself on guitar and piano, Karimova’s music is fueled by her background in classical piano and her love for lyrical imagery. Walking the tightrope between strength and vulnerability, Karimova’s music is a juxtaposition of the darker and lighter corners of human emotion. Often compared to Regina Spector and Fiona Apple, Karimova’s voice is compelling and moving, in turns provoking and comforting. We also have an interview with Nancy Makiese, where she tells us all about the new openmic session that the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild is organizing in VIA Hostel, Diemen. Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on singers who write songs. This week your host was Rufus Kain.

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FCPA Compliance Report
Day 13 of One Month to a Better Board

FCPA Compliance Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 14:01


Today I want to consider a couple of failures at the Board level around bribery and corruption.    VimpelCom  Board of Directors and Senior Management Involvement  VimpelCom sought to enter the telecom market through the acquisition of a local player, Unitel, as an entrée into the Uzbekistan market. Unitel made clear to VimpelCom that to have access to, obtain and retain business in the Uzbeki telecom space, VimpelCom would have to, according to the VimpelCom DPA, “regularly pay Foreign Officials millions of dollars” who was Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of the then President of the country. VimpelCom also acquired another entity Butzel, that was at least partially owned by an Uzbeki government official, who hid their interest through a shell company, which was known to VimpelCom. VimpelCom did not articulate a legitimate business reason for the deal and paid $60MM for Buztel. As laid out in the VimpleCom’s Information, its senior management was well aware of the potential FCPA risk. The Information stated, “From the beginning of VIMPELCOM’s deliberations concerning its entry into Uzbekistan, there was an acknowledgment of the serious FCPA risks associated with certain VIMPELCOM management’s recommendation to purchase Buztel in addition to Unitel… Documents prepared for the December 13, 2005 Finance Committee meeting explained that Buztel was owned by a Russian company “and a partner” without further detailing the identity of the “partner” who was in fact Ms. Karimova. The materials documented that “[t]hrough a local partner, [VIMPELCOM was] in a preferred position to purchase both assets . . . .”” The Finance Committee “identified the likelihood of corruption and expressed concerns.” Even with these reservations, the Finance Committee failed to identify the local partners.  But there was even more specific cautions around a FCPA violation when one Finance Committee member ““expressed concern on the structure of the deal and FCPA issues” and noted “that if [VIMPELCOM] goes into this deal under this structure and if the structure violates the FCPA picture, [VIMPELCOM’s] name could be damaged.”” The Finance Committee voted to move forward with the Buztel portion of the transaction “provided that all issues related to the FCPA should be resolved.”  These concerns moved up to the VimpelCom Board of Directors. In a December, 2005 Board meeting, “the likelihood of corruption was further discussed” and that “there was a recognition that a thorough analysis was needed to ensure that the Buztel payment was not merely a corrupt pretext for other services and favors. There were also numerous requests to ensure that the deal complied with the FCPA. Ultimately, VIMPELCOM’s board approved the Buztel and Unitel acquisitions, with a condition that FCPA analysis from an international law firm be provided to VIMPELCOM.”  Here VimpelCom management defrauded its own Board of Directors. The Information states, “VIMPELCOM’s management then sought FCPA advice that could be used to satisfy the board’s requirement while allowing VIMPELCOM to proceed with a knowingly corrupt deal. Despite the known risks of Foreign Official’s involvement in Buztel, certain VIMPELCOM management obtained FCPA legal opinions from an international law firm supporting the acquisition of Unitel and Buztel; however, certain VIMPELCOM management did not disclose to the law firm Foreign Official’s known association with Buztel. As a result, the legal opinion did not address the critical issue identified by the VIMPELCOM board as a prerequisite to the acquisition. Management limited the law firm’s FCPA review of the transaction to ensure that the legal opinion would be favorable. Having obtained a limited FCPA legal opinion designed to ostensibly satisfy the board’s requirement, certain VIMPELCOM management then proceeded with the Buztel acquisition and corrupt entry into the Uzbek market.”  b.      Fraudulent Stock Transfer  But that was only the start as VimpelCom then entered into a partnership with the foreign official who was given an ownership interest in Unitel, through the shell corporation. The shell company held an option to sell this interest back to VimpelCom in 2009. It would appear that the owner of the shell corporation was well known within both VimpelCom and Unitel but both entities referred to this person as the “partner” or “local partner”. VimpelCom set up partnership where, “Shell Company obtained an indirect interest of approximately 7% in Unitel for $20 million, and Shell Company received an option to sell its shares back to Unitel in 2009 for between $57.5 million and $60 million for a guaranteed net profit of at least $37.5 million.”  VimpelCom’s Board was required to and did approve the partnership but as with the original acquisition, “approval again was conditioned on “FCPA analysis by an international law firm” and required that the “the identity of the Partner . . . [be] presented to and approved by the Finance Committee.” VIMPELCOM received an FCPA opinion on the sale of the indirect interest in Unitel to Shell Company on or about August 30, 2006. The FCPA advice VIMPELCOM received was not based on important details that were known to certain VIMPELCOM management and that certain VIMPELCOM management failed to provide to outside counsel, including Foreign Official’s control of Shell Company. In addition, documents, including minutes from the Finance Committee’s meeting on August 28, 2006, failed to identify the true identity of the local partner by name while noting the “extremely sensitive” nature of the issue.”  Some three years later, the shell company exercised its option to be bought out of the partnership for $57.5MM, after having invested $20MM. This netted a profit of $37.5MM. Unfortunately for all involved, they routed the payments for the transaction through financial institutions in the US, thereby creating FCPA jurisdiction.  BizJet  Another FCPA enforcement action involved the Tulsa-based company BizJet, which had four senior executives convicted for their participation in a bribery scheme. But this case also involved the Board of Directions. In the Criminal Information it stated, that in November 2005, “at a Board of Directors meeting of the BizJet Board, Executive A and Executive B discussed with the Board that the decision of where an aircraft is sent for maintenance work is generally made by the potential customer’s director of maintenance or chief pilot, that these individuals are demanding $30,000 to $40,000 in commissions, and that BizJet would pay referral fees in order to gain market share.”  In both cases, this is where the rubber hits the road. If a company is willing to commit bribery and engage in corruption to secure business no amount of doing compliance is going to help. If senior management is ready, willing and able to lie, cheat and steal, the Board is the final backstop to prevent such conduct. Both the VimpelCom and BizJet Boards sorely failed in their compliance duties.  Three Key Takeaways Board liability will be severe based upon similar conduct going forward. Board members must critically challenge management on its conduct. The Board is the ultimate backstop against bribery and corruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Open Society Foundations Podcast
Forced Sterilization and Forced Labor in Uzbekistan

Open Society Foundations Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2014 80:34


BBC journalist Natalia Antelava and Matthew Fischer-Daly of the Cotton Campaign discuss Uzbekistan’s ongoing, systematic forced sterilization and forced labor programs. Speakers: Natalia Antelava, Justin Burke, Matt Fischer-Daly. (Recorded: Dec 11, 2013)

Crossing Continents
Uzbekistan: Searching for Googoosha

Crossing Continents

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2014 28:32


Natalia Antelava goes in search of Gulnara Karimova - pop star, philanthropist, socialite, intellectual - oh, and incidentally (according to leaked US Embassy cables) the most hated woman in Uzbekistan. The image that graces the screens and billboards of Tashkent is one of a glamorous, dynamic, celebrity who flits from Cannes to New York to Moscow, fronting glossy music videos under her musical alias GooGoosha, with stars like Julio Iglesias and Gerard Depardieu. She runs charities and helps children all in an attempt to win the hearts of the Uzbek people for what some say is a bid to succeed her father as president. But her ambitions have taken a hit and the princess of Uzbekistan's star is falling. Described as a 'robber baron' in cables from the US Embassy, her business dealings are getting her into trouble. Natalia travels to Sweden to find that Karimova us connected to a bribery case which is linked with a money laundering investigation in Switzerland and France. Karimova's rivals for power are now taking advantage. Her TV stations have been shut down and her charity has been subject to a tax investigation. With the story hitting the headlines, Karimova has taken to Twitter to defend herself, including a virtual encounter with Natalia herself. What is the future for GooGoosha and what does this power struggle say about the nature of power in one of the world's most repressive states? Producer: Wesley Stephenson.