Elections

Supporters greet presidential candidate Nicusor Dan after initial exit polls on election day in Bucharest, Romania. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Romania’s Election Surprise

The potentially far-reaching regional impact of this week's pivotal elections in Romania.

23 May 25

Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan greets supporters after the first exit poll results on the day of the presidential election on May 18, 2025 in Bucharest, Romania. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Romania’s Election Implications

Success of pro-European candidate could help stabilise the “fragile political landscape” in neighbouring Moldova.

23 May 25

A woman casts her ballot in an election in Sukhumi, Abkhazia in 2011. © Mikhail Mordasov/AFP via Getty Images

Abkhazia’s Next Challenge

The presidential elections in Abkhazia reveal Russia's regional intentions.

14 Feb 25

A street in Sukhumi, Abkhazia. © Marco Fieber/ostblog.org

What Next for Abkhazia?

As the territory prepares to elect its sixth de facto leader, Moscow’s influence looms as large as ever.

14 Feb 25

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Holding Moldova's Judiciary to Account

Investigative journalists and civil society demand accountability from Moldova's justice system.

7 Feb 25

Ghana election official sealing the ballot box prior to the December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. © Commonwealth Secretariat/Creative Commons

Blood on the Ballot: Election Violence in Ghana

Political polarisation, vigilante groups and the security agencies’ excessive use of force have fed the turmoil.

23 Jan 25

A large demonstration held on October 28 in front of Georgia's parliament where four opposition parties called for a repeat election, accusing Georgian Dream of election fraud. © IWPR

Election Psyops and the Assault on Democracy

Moldova and Georgia's elections reveal citizens' choices amid malign influence operations.

15 Nov 24

A large demonstration held on October 28 in front of Georgia's parliament where four opposition parties called for a repeat election, accusing Georgian Dream of election fraud. © IWPR

Georgia’s Post-Election Perils

Protests continue against validity of electoral win that risks diverting country’s pro-European path.

14 Nov 24

What Next for Moldova?

Country’s European trajectory may depend on healing internal discord and ensuring public trust in the electoral process.

8 Nov 24

Thousands of demonstrators opposing the bill on 'transparency of foreign influence' gather in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on May 11, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Georgia at the Crossroads

Georgia poised between a European path and Russian alignment.

25 Oct 24

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