Corruption

Cranes tower the Caspian Sea shore in Azerbaijan's capital Baku. The government in the oil-rich nation increased the costs of gas and electricity twice in 2021, but experts warn that there is no economic justification for the price hikes. © IWPR / Monica Ellena

Azerbaijan: Soaring Energy Prices Fuel Discontent

State blames increasing cost on global market, while analysts see exploitation and corruption at fault.

17 Jan 22

The statue of Vladimir Lenin in front of the office of the Chairperson of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia and the People's Assembly. © IWPR Moldova

Moldova: Gagauzia Elections “Part of Corrupt System”

Analysts say that politicians pander to highly localised interests amid little transparency.

18 Sep 21

Activists Fight to Save Batumi's Historic Boulevard

Legal battle begins to stop controversial high-rise construction project in city's cultural district.

24 May 21

Ukrainian Judge’s Kidnapping May Have Political Impact in Moldova

Pro-Russian politicians accuse head of state of colluding in abduction

10 May 21

In recent years Iraqi artists have developed their street art and caricatures in support of the anti-government movements. © Erin Trieb/Getty Images

“My Art is a Tool to Defend Freedom”

How one IWPR trainee uses political cartoons as a call for action.

9 Feb 21

A discussion between the EU and US ambassadors with the Moldovan government on the New Justice Reform Strategy. © Moldova government website

Moldova May Struggle to Hold Judges to Account

Government has been forced to pay out large sums over human rights rulings.

5 Feb 21

President Zelensky holds a meeting with G7 ambassadors to Ukraine on the constitutional crisis currently facing the country. (Photo: President of Ukraine's Official Site)

Ukraine's Constitutional Court Crisis

The upset may prove to be a turning point for the current administration.

19 Nov 20

An aerial view of ruined structures at the port. © Haytham El Achkar/Getty Images

Beirut Burns With Rage and Grief

Citizens know that corruption and incompetence created this apocalyptic disaster.

6 Aug 20

The first meeting of the cabinet with Ion Chicu (L) was conducted by the president Igor Dodon (C), on November 15, 2019. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

West Doubts Moldova's Commitment to Reform

Tackling corruption and changing the judicial system no longer seems to be Chisinau’s priority.

31 Jan 20

Former Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan, seen here in a photo from 2015. (Photo: Vladimir Pesnya/Host Photo Agency/Ria Novosti via Getty Images)

Armenians Debate Sargsyan Charges

The criminal case against the ex-head of state remains a highly partisan issue.

22 Jan 20

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