Fragile Compromise Calms Kyrgyz Crisis
Demands continue for President Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s resignation.
14 Oct 20
Political reform
Kyrgyzstan: Bringing Women into Politics
New law aims to increase female participation in municipal affairs.
8 Mar 20
Armenians Debate Sargsyan Charges
The criminal case against the ex-head of state remains a highly partisan issue.
22 Jan 20
Uzbekistan’s Route to Reform
The country’s recent parliamentary elections show process of tentative change is real.
15 Jan 20
Moldova: More Inclusive Governance Needed
Constructive engagement between the centre and the regions vital for inclusivity.
16 Dec 19
Georgian Protests Reignite
Failures to deliver on political promises have people back out in the streets.
27 Nov 19
Uzbek President Reins In Security Service
Once-mighty intelligence agency weakened by a serious shake-up.
4 Apr 18
Armenia's Landmark Electoral Code Curtailed
Recent amendments have been canceled for ''technical reasons''.
10 Sep 16
What’s Behind Armenia’s New Coalition Deal?
Alliance may be a sign of future challenges to Armenia’s democratic development.
3 Mar 16
Armenian Reform Vote Tarnished by Fraud Allegations
Political opposition says referendum was fixed, and international monitors call for claims of widespread abuses to be investigated.
14 Dec 15
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