Emerging Markets
Discovering the Rich History and Growing Economy of Moldova
| 2 viewsMoldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, situated between Romania and Ukraine. Despite its small size and relatively low profile on the world stage, Moldova has a rich and complex history,…
How Moldova's Visa-Free Regime is Driving Economic Growth and Integration with the EU
| 5 viewsMoldova is a small, landlocked country located in Eastern Europe. Despite its size, Moldova has a rich history and culture and is home to a diverse population of over 3 million people. In recent…
Europe's Energy Security at Risk: The Role of Ukraine in the Gas Supply Chain
| 2 viewsUkraine has long been at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war between Russia and the West, and the country's energy sector has been a key battleground in this ongoing conflict. The latest chapter…
The Eastern Partnership Summit and Ukraine's Decision to Not Sign the Association Agreement with the EU (2013)
| 3 viewsAs I previously wrote, Ukraine has made the controversial decision to not sign the association agreement with the European Union (EU) at the Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius. The issue of…
The Vilnius Summit 2013 and Its Aftermath: How the Association Agreement Impacted Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova's European Integration
| 5 viewsOn November 28-29th, 2013, the Eastern Partnership summit took place in Vilnius, where Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova signed an Association agreement with the European Union (EU). This agreement aimed…
China's Belt and Road Initiative: How Georgia Fits In
| 3 viewsChina's investment in Georgia has been a topic of increasing interest in recent years. Georgia, strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, has become a key player in China's Belt and…
Estonia to catch up Scandinavia in next 10-15 years
| 17 viewsI have red some interesting article on Estonian Public Broadcasting (news.err.ee) in which professor of economics, at Tartu University, Raul Eamets predicts that it will take 10-15 years for…
Armenia, then, now - future
| 3 viewsRecently I wrote an article about Georgia, then, now - future, this time I would like to write about Armenia. Landlocked land, with huge economic problems, ongoing conflicts with neighboring…
Ukraine's Debt Crisis: A Closer Look at the Possibility of Default (2014)
| 6 viewsUkraine is a country located in Eastern Europe that gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Despite its large land area and rich natural resources, Ukraine's economy has struggled since…
Ilham Aliyev's Re-Election in 2013: A Look Back on Azerbaijan's Presidential Elections
| 5 viewsThe 2013 Presidential elections in Azerbaijan saw the re-election of incumbent President Ilham Aliyev, who secured 84.72% of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission. President Aliyev'…