Shor: Moscow’s Man in Moldova
Life in exile has not hindered the fugitive magnate’s political powers.
13 Dec 23
Oligarchy
Georgia Faces More Disappointment in its European Dream
It will be near-impossible to fulfil EU-mandated obligations without a paradigm shift in how the ruling party views its role and place in the country’s history.
25 Jun 22
What Next for Kazakstan?
Leadership promises economic reforms – but does not stint on criticism of elite.
14 Jan 22
Ukraine’s Anti-Oligarch Law – Too Much or Too Little?
New bill aims to rein in ultra-rich, but some think it does not address the system empowering them.
20 Oct 21
Kazak Journalists Mull Pegasus Attack
Despite numbers apparently targeted, no official investigation is forthcoming.
17 Aug 21
How To Fight Plutocracy
Even in developing democracies, political institutions remain vulnerable to capture by the super-rich.
26 Jul 19
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