Moldova

Recently appointed deputy prime minister for reintegration, Vasile Șova. (Photo: gov.md)

Recently appointed deputy prime minister for reintegration, Vasile Șova. (Photo: gov.md)

What Future For Transnistria Talks?

Chisinau’s new coalition government makes fresh attempt to get negotiations back on track.

17 Oct 19

June 2018, Chisinau, Moldova, demonstrators protest the unfair annulment of the results of the mayoral elections in front of the Supreme Court of Justice. (Photo: IWPR Moldova)

June 2018, Chisinau, Moldova, demonstrators protest the unfair annulment of the results of the mayoral elections in front of the Supreme Court of Justice. (Photo: IWPR Moldova)

Slow Progress on Moldova's Justice Reforms

Coalition government struggles to prove it is depoliticising appointments.

28 Aug 19

Ghia Nodia, a professor of political science in Georgia's Ilia State University. (Photo courtesy of G. Nodia)

Ghia Nodia, a professor of political science in Georgia's Ilia State University. (Photo courtesy of G. Nodia)

How To Fight Plutocracy

Even in developing democracies, political institutions remain vulnerable to capture by the super-rich.

26 Jul 19

Mihail Sirkeli, editor in chief of online publication Nokta, based in Gagauzia, Moldova. (Photo courtesy of Mihail Sirkeli)

Mihail Sirkeli, editor in chief of online publication Nokta, based in Gagauzia, Moldova. (Photo courtesy of Mihail Sirkeli)

How Geopolitics Traps Moldova's Minorities

Better representation could have far-reaching effects for the whole country.

25 Apr 19

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