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The ruling Georgian Dream party faces a more united opposition and mounting pressure from US and EU partners. Economic challenges are increasing as inflation rises, wages remain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252942
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Commodity exports have been hit in both countries, the Georgian tourism sector has become a source of weakness, and Armenia is exposed to Russia because of trade and labour…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252114
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UKRAINE: COVID-19 forces difficult political choices
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES251697
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Since the initial lockdown of March-May 2020, the government has prioritised economic reopening. This has had some success: last year's GDP contraction was less severe than many…
Like Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan took timely action when evidence of COVID-19 emerged. Their governments' claim of effective management may prove justified but is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253689
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None is easily resolvable and President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration is not faring well. More than a year after Zelensky’s double election wins, it is increasingly apparent…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257475
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As well as causing economic and business disruption, the crisis has virtually put the political process on hold. Parliament is holding occasional sessions to pass urgent…