Kazakstan: Same President, New Reforms?
The incumbent has promised change, but prospects for a more democratic system are not promising.
22 Nov 22
Elections
Kazakstan’s Election: No Chance for Competition
Analysts see this is as opportunity for the president to assert himself outside the shadow of the country’s first leader.
8 Nov 22
Turkmenistan’s Transition of Power
President Berdymukhamedov has for decades carefully been preparing for his son to take over.
9 Mar 22
Key Elections Test Philippines’ Traditional Gender Roles
Crucial polls provide opportunity to confront misogyny in political power and public discourse.
8 Mar 22
Georgia’s Last Opposition Stronghold
With the United National Movement at the helm, the region is now a test for local governance.
11 Feb 22
Political Polarisation Dogs Georgian Runoffs
Enmity and toxic rhetoric dominate discourse amid a second round of critical local elections.
29 Oct 21
Armenian Opposition Protests Electoral Changes
Claims that the new system is being implemented without proper public consultation and will weaken democracy.
19 Oct 21
Georgia Heads For Crucial Elections
Vote for mayors and municipal councillors may choose the country’s political direction.
30 Sep 21
Moldova: Gagauzia Elections “Part of Corrupt System”
Analysts say that politicians pander to highly localised interests amid little transparency.
18 Sep 21
Moldova: What Next for Pro-Russian Forces?
Political forces regroup after suffering punishing defeat in snap parliamentary elections.
11 Aug 21
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