Tag "Transnistria"
Crisis in Moldova presents opportunity for Russia
Moldova, a small country bordering Ukraine and Romania, has seen its government dismissed after weeks of protests in what has been called ‘Moldova’s Maidan’. Although the EU is preoccupied with
Moldova: The other European country going bankrupt
Moldova, a country of 3.5 million on the brink of bankruptcy, risks becoming a failed state. This would increase instability on the EU’s eastern borders by handing Russia another opportunity
Moldova escapes government and currency crises
When a long crisis triggered a sudden run on its currency last month, Moldova’s parliament finally chose a new liberal Prime Minister. If the fragile minority government survives, last year’s
Ukrainian economy hit hard by the crisis
The Ukrainian economy suffers under the political and military crisis, as does the Russian. Yet, President Poroshenko’s moves toward greater integration with the EU may let the country bounce back
Moldova Elections 2014: 5 Things to Watch
Moldova’s upcoming elections in November present short-term and long-term political risks. Here are five specific events to watch in the coming months. 1. Short-term support for the European Union The situation in Moldova
Transnistria is another fracture in Ukraine crisis
As the European Union and United States negotiate with Russia over the situation in Ukraine, another disputed territory is attracting international attention. With the tension escalating in eastern Ukraine and Moldova
