How To Fight Plutocracy
Even in developing democracies, political institutions remain vulnerable to capture by the super-rich.
26 Jul 19
Democracy
Change for Kazakstan?
The authorities may not be able to ignore mass rallies which greeted presidential vote.
11 Jun 19
Kazak Opposition Movement Stirs
The authorities appear to be weighing their response as to how best reign in dissent.
24 May 18
Kyrgyzstan Poised to Vote on Constitutional Change
The upcoming public vote is not proving universally popular.
12 Nov 16
Kyrgyz Public Bored by Politics
The region’s most progressive democracy is failing to impress ordinary people.
11 May 16
Azerbaijan Considers Leaving Council of Europe
Rather than refute human rights criticisms point by point, the government says Armenia is worse.
29 Jun 15
As Azerbaijan Hosts Euro-Games, Rights Defender Runs for Freedom
OSCE politician says it’s a “sad day” when a civil society leader is forced out by his government.
22 Jun 15
Unwelcome to Azerbaijan
Hosting image-boosting European Games while shutting down human rights criticism hasn't worked, if the aim was positive headlines.
15 Jun 15
Georgian Winemakers Look to Russian Drinkers
Six years on from blanket ban, Moscow is wondering whether wine from its southern neighbour might not be so bad after all.
17 Apr 13
Power Shifts in Georgia
President loses some powers, but his allies use vote to show they still count.
7 Apr 13
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