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Moldova's separatist region in no rush for conflict

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MOLDOVA

The war in Ukraine has increased concerns about Moscow's intentions towards the separatist region of Transnistria, perhaps an overland offensive if Odessa is captured. Despite…

Kazakh election intended to hedge against future risk

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KAZAKHSTAN

The less than democratic nature of the vote resembled the practices of Tokayev's predecessor Nursultan Nazarbayev, despite promises of a break with the past. His programme for a…

Early signs of change may wither in Uzbekistan

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UZBEKISTAN

Mirzioyev has spoken about reforms, but the tightly managed choreography of election is the same as under the late Islam Karimov, who died in September. That does not suggest…

Kazakhstan poll will be about stability not succession

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KAZAKHSTAN

The vote comes amid an unprecedented economic downturn caused by a combination of factors: low oil prices, recession in Russia and slowdown in China. President Nursultan…

Uzbekistan sees economic but not political reforms

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UZBEKISTAN

The extents of reform in Uzbekistan.

Uzbek reforms are dynamic but rely on leader's drive

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UZBEKISTAN

Since coming to power in 2016, Uzbek President Shavqat Mirzioyev has launched wide-ranging structural and economic reforms. There has been progress on economic change, although…

Ukrainian leader's support requires wins on key issues

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UKRAINE

He has navigated his way through powerful anti-reform lobbies, fears that he was too naive to handle the Kremlin, and concerns about impartiality arising from a July 2019 phone…

Moldovan government grits its teeth for recession

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MOLDOVA

A recent reshuffle raises questions about whether government can avoid returning to old problems of infighting and nepotism; this is important if IMF support is to continue. Until…

Moldovan government has window for reform

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MOLDOVA

A possible period of respite for Moldova.

Kazakhstan will reassure investors as reforms unfold

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KAZAKHSTAN

The 'new deal' programme includes both short- and long-term reforms aimed at redressing the main failings of the Nazarbayev era. The Tokayev administration is pledging to launch…