Former Soviet Union

Mayoral Wins Spark Protests in a Polarizing Georgia 0
- Former Soviet Union
- November 29, 2021
Divisions over the results and the return of a controversial ex-president could further fray Georgia’s ties with the West.
Moldova’s New Government Aims Toward Europe and Reform 0
- Former Soviet Union
- August 23, 2021
President Maia Sandu and her allies in parliament plan changes that could shift Moldova’s geopolitical balance toward the West.
Maelstrom in Montenegro: a coalition in crisis 0
- Former Soviet Union
- July 19, 2021
Divisions within the ruling bloc in Montenegro’s parliament could threaten the country’s EU bid.
The trilateral commission: rumors and rifts in the Caucasus 0
- Former Soviet Union
- June 10, 2021
A leaked border commission agreement is unlikely to lead to a resolution.
Can an Uzbek-Kyrgyz border deal ease regional water woes?0
- Former Soviet Union
- April 10, 2021
The treaty could be a step toward improved cooperation and joint water management in Central Asia.
Navalny’s defiant return to Russia and the battle ahead 0
- Former Soviet Union
- February 5, 2021
The opposition leader’s ability to mobilise supporters in the dead of winter may have rattled the Kremlin.

Dostlug deal: the start of a beautiful “friendship”?0
- Former Soviet Union
- January 31, 2021
Ashgabat’s landmark energy agreement with Baku expands bilateral ties and could link its gas to Europe.
Moldovan PM’s resignation could prompt pro-Europe shift 0
- Former Soviet Union
- January 16, 2021
New elections in the former Soviet republic could facilitate a significant geopolitical realignment.
After “Georgian Dream” win, opposition dreams deferred 0
- Former Soviet Union
- December 12, 2020
Georgia’s post-election political crisis could undermine its international image.
Between Baku and Yerevan: is a lasting peace possible?0
- Former Soviet Union
- November 22, 2020
The unrest spreading through Armenian could decide the fate of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal.
Moldova to decide the fate of its pro-Moscow president 0
- Former Soviet Union
- November 13, 2020
Igor Dodon is facing off against his pro-Europe politician, Maia Sandu, who ran against him in 2016.
Bishkek, betwixt and between: wither President Japarov?0
- Former Soviet Union
- November 4, 2020
The new administration’s push for structural reform will be challenged by perceptions of corruption.