Crisis Adds to Ukraine’s Economic Woes
Amid the looming threat of invasion, structural problems in the country’s economy need close attention.
15 Feb 22
Economy
Kazak Villages Struggle with Poverty
In Nur-Sultan, glitzy shopping malls and swanky hotels mirror Kazakstan's vast natural resources. In the outskirts, villages with no running water and basic services tell a different story of poverty and inequality.
26 Jan 22
Kazakstan: Economically Successful, Socially Unequal
Vast natural resources have made a select few rich while millions of Kazaks struggle to make ends meet.
20 Jan 22
Azerbaijan: Soaring Energy Prices Fuel Discontent
State blames increasing cost on global market, while analysts see exploitation and corruption at fault.
17 Jan 22
Ukraine Faces Winter Energy Crisis
Analysts fear that Russia may become the country’s only possible electricity supplier.
3 Dec 21
How Russia Weaponised Gas Deliveries to Moldova
Experts deem political pressure to have paid off in energy negotiations.
11 Nov 21
Georgian Tourism Struggles to Recover
Once a key economic driver, the sector has been hard hit by Covid-19 and political turbulence.
14 Sep 21
Could Turn Towards China Disrupt Ukraine’s Western Direction?
Kyiv experiencing breakthrough in relations with Beijing amidst deteriorating connections with international financial institutions.
22 Jul 21
Ukraine Continues to Battle Nord Stream 2
Despite options for negotiating a possible compromise deal, Kyiv remains resolute in its opposition to the pipeline.
6 Jul 21
Armenia Extends Turkish Import Ban
Officials argue that that political and security issues trump any economic consequences.
10 Jun 21
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