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Analyses | | Krzysztof Strachota

The ongoing destabilisation of Tajikistan

Tajikistan is currently witnessing small-scale armed clashes, bomb attacks and signs of political tensions. The continuation of these trends would mean the strengthening of a ‘zone of instability’ linking Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Analyses | | Sławomir Matuszak

Unclear prospects for the UkraineEU Association Agreement

Considering Brussels and Kyiv’s current attitudes, the likelihood of a quick agreement is small.
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Criticism of Moscows mayor is growing

On 10-12 September, the three biggest Russian TV stations broadcast programs embarrassing to the mayor of Moscow, Yuri Luzhkov. The attack on the mayor by state-controlled television may demonstrate that a part of the ruling elite is…
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Presidential elections in Belarus before the end of this year

On 14 September, during a special session, the Belarusian parliament set the presidential election for 19 December this year. Everything indicates that the elections will end in the re-election of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, despite the…
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Despite the crisis Gazprom will increase its investments by more than US$3bn

On 9 September Gazprom revised its budget for the year 2010. Despite pessimistic forecasts for its income (compared to the initial plans, the predicted fall will reach around 4% this year), the monopolist intends to increase its investment…
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Export of gas from Azerbaijan via the Black Sea more likely

On 14 September, during a meeting of the presidents of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Romania in Baku, representatives of the national energy companies signed a memorandum to create a joint venture group as part of the AGRI project, creating a…
Analyses | | Sławomir Matuszak

Yanukovych in China – Chinese investments in Ukraine announced

President Viktor Yanukovych paid an official visit to China between 2 and 5 September, during which a range of bilateral agreements was signed, mainly concerning the economy. Their implementation will mean the first large-scale appearance…
Analyses | | Witold Rodkiewicz

Failed constitutional referendum in Moldova

In Moldova the ruling pro-European coalition’s attempt to break through the constitutional-political deadlock did not succeed.
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Russian government tries to stabilise food prices

On 2 September, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced the extension of the ban on exporting cereal from Russia until at least September 2011; furthermore, the introduction of preferential rail tariffs to transport cereal to regions of…
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Karabakh diplomacy by force

On 31 August and 4 September, Azerbaijan fired shots at and made sorties towards the forces of the self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh. The limited character of the clashes and the personnel losses, which were mainly borne by…