Abhisit Vejjajiva vs Askar Akayev

Abhisit Vejjajiva became Prime Minister of Thailand on December 15, 2008, after a parliamentary vote following the dissolution of the People Power Party. His rise to power occurred amid political turmoil and was supported by the military and the Democrat Party.

Abhisit's government faced massive protests by the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (Red Shirts) from March to May 2010. The protests demanded new elections and ended with a military crackdown that resulted in over 90 deaths and widespread property damage in Bangkok.

Under pressure from protests and political instability, Abhisit dissolved the House of Representatives on May 9, 2011, and called for general elections. The elections were held in July 2011 and resulted in a decisive victory for the Pheu Thai Party led by Yingluck Shinawatra.

Askar Akayev was elected as the first president of independent Kyrgyzstan after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. He was initially seen as a reformer, promoting democratic reforms and market economics. His early presidency was marked by openness and relative political freedom.

Akayev oversaw the adoption of a new constitution that established a parliamentary system with a strong presidency. He implemented economic liberalization, including privatization and land reform. Kyrgyzstan became known as an 'island of democracy' in Central Asia during this period.

Following disputed parliamentary elections in February 2005, mass protests erupted across Kyrgyzstan. The protests, known as the Tulip Revolution, forced Akayev to flee the country and resign. He was succeeded by Kurmanbek Bakiyev. The revolution was part of the Color Revolution wave in post-Soviet states.

After being overthrown, Akayev fled to Russia where he was granted asylum. He settled in Moscow and worked as a professor at Moscow State University. His exile marked the end of his political career, and he remained in Russia for the rest of his life.