Elections
Moldova’s pro-European President won a decisive victory, but lasting stability and EU integration will hinge on urgent reforms and the 2025 parliamentary election.
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October 29, 2024
Moscow Fails to Cash-In on the West’s Problems
Russia is successfully regaining some of the sphere of influence it lost after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, mostly because of the West’s failings. But it’s not all going Moscow’s way.
October 28, 2024
Georgia Braces for Post-Electoral Trouble
In Georgia, the parliamentary elections left more questions than answers.
October 28, 2024
Orbán Goes All-In for Trump (and Xi)
Viktor Orbán is outspoken in his support for Donald Trump while at the same time building Hungary’s ties with China. It’s a gamble.
October 27, 2024
Deathbed Eulogy: Pax Americana
Neglect, not violence or illness, will be the likely cause of its demise.
October 24, 2024
Moldova’s Fate? Better Than it May Look
Moldova approved a constitutional referendum on EU membership on October 20 by a razor-thin margin that raised worries about its pro-Western trajectory.
October 23, 2024
Who Will Govern in Georgia?
One of the likeliest outcomes of Georgia’s election is a loss of the ruling party’s majority, Quite what might replace it is open to question.
October 23, 2024
Moldova Loosens Russia’s Grip
Moldova’s governing party has managed to win one vote and is well-positioned for the next but the battle for the country’s future is far from over.
October 23, 2024
Moldova: A Razor-Thin Win for Europe Over Russia
Moldova’s narrow EU referendum victory show a fragile democracy fending off Russian interference, but only just.
October 17, 2024
Will Moldova Put its Head in the Tiger’s Mouth?
Moldovans are heading to the polls to decide their European future. A “no” vote could threaten its very existence.