Economy & Politics

August 8, 2024

Bulgaria’s MPs can’t form a government, but they can still vote through laws copied and pasted from Russia

Reluctant though they may be to form a functioning government, Bulgaria’s MPs this week did manage to come together to vote through a fast-tracked anti-LGBT+ law […]
August 5, 2024

As the world watches Ukraine, the struggles of neighbouring Belarus go largely untold

In August 2020, Belarus witnessed its most controversial election yet, leading to widespread protests and international condemnation. Four years on, the landscape remains fraught with tension […]
July 18, 2024

Without reform, Central Asia’s growth champion faces tougher times

In order for Tajikistan to ensure sustainable development, it needs to implement structural reforms focused on enhancing economic openness and competitive neutrality, and improve public sector […]