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1 – 10 of 17With both countries facing isolation from the West, Russia and Belarus are seeking to move closer together. The contact mechanisms of the Union State of Russia and Belarus are…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282807
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The name of Moldova’s official language has been a matter of controversy for decades. Opponents of the change view it as a step towards the country’s reunification with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278155
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The October elections in Kyrgyzstan.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB204343
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Former President Serzh Sargsyan (no relation) resigned as prime minister on April 23, five days after being appointed by parliament. His surprise decision followed days of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233407
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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took a calculated risk by stepping down from the post in October. Parliament is still dominated by the formerly governing Republican Party, which…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239607
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The election campaign became unexpectedly acrimonious as the outgoing president, who supported Sooronbay Jeenbekov, launched repeated verbal attacks on Omurbek Babanov. Jeenbekov…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225249
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Tokayev's rebuff to Russian hopes of support on the Ukraine war reflects a commitment to maintaining foreign policy independence while securing his domestic position through…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271774
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Lukashenka's comments reflect his refusal to heed strong Russian hints that his position is in difficulties. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's recent trip to Minsk was ostensibly a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258183
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Prospects for Russian politics to end-2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244639
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Japarov rose to power during a period of turmoil and was elected on a promise of delivering swift relief from poverty, the COVID-19 crisis, political instability and external…