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Georgia will keep exporting sanctioned cars

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GEORGIA

The ban was implemented in response to EU and US pressure, as Georgia was a pivotal player in blunting the intended impact of sanctions. However, Georgian re-export of cars remain…

Georgia’s relations with Europe are at a crossroads

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GEORGIA

Tensions between opposing political forces rose last month when the government triggered impeachment proceedings against the president. Although this failed, strains between the…

The EU will encounter obstacles in the South Caucasus

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CAUCASUS

This follows years of the region being regarded as of peripheral interest to Brussels. Nonetheless, relations have not always been smooth.

Twin Kyrgyz votes will bring less, not more democracy

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KYRGYZSTAN

The changes will tilt the balance of power in the direction of more authoritarian rule, with Japarov in charge. Parliament and the Supreme Court have signally failed to perform…

Prospects for Russia/CIS in the third quarter

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PROSPECTS Q3 2015

Prospects for Russia/CIS in the third quarter.

Russia’s influence in Central Asia will wane

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CENTRAL ASIA

During his meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, Putin called the two countries “not just allies, but very close allies”. A month earlier, Putin had…