Political reform

Did Economic Woes or Moscow's Hand Force Out Armenian Premier?

Tigran Sargsyan presided over unpopular reforms, and also worked on failed efforts to move closer to Europe.

Senior Azeri Official Sacked in Spillover From Turkish Internal Strife

Leaked emails used to claim that some senior figures in Baku are linked to influential Turkish cleric.

Budget Battles in Georgian Capital

Ruling party using its control of Tbilisi’s elected assembly to pressure mayoral office.

Georgia: Saakashvili's Party Down, Not Out

United National Movement has survived two election defeats to become serious opposition force.

Storm Over Local Government Bill in Georgia

Influential church leader warns devolution means separatism. “Nonsense”, say critics.

Azerbaijan: Presidential Parent Larger Than Life

Ten years after his death, Heydar Aliyev still looms large over the country.

Kyrgyzstan: Sacked Mayor Down But Not Out

Melis Myrzakmatov forging new alliance to secure his political future.

Shake-Up at Azerbaijan's Defence Ministry

Minister had to go after diplomatic debacle, but his departure provides a chance to sort out chronic problems in the army.

Kenya's Devolution Squabbles

National legislators unhappy with power shift to county governors.

Uzbek Political Parties Fall Out