Political Risk

The Communist party emerged victorious in parliamentary elections held in March.

Over three days in early May, Russia will host two high-profile summits, with the other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and with the EU, separated by an international... 2005-04-07

President Akayev has been swept from power in a popular revolt, fuelled by poverty and corruption, following disputed elections.

The European Commission has announced that negotiations with the government on the EU's New Neighbourhood Policy could begin as early as March.

Georgia's parliament has approved the appointment of former finance minister Zurab Noghaideli as the country's new prime minister. He succeeds Zurab Zhvania who died in February of... 2005-03-10

The leaders of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have pressed ahead with efforts to revive a functional relationship between their neighbouring states.

Large public demonstrations in Kiev and the west of the country have been precipitated by allegations of fraud in the second-round of the presidential election, of which Prime Minister... 2004-12-01

The administration of Indulis Emsis has collapsed after the largest member of the coalition, the People’s Party, voted with the opposition against the 2005 Budget proposals.... 2004-11-05

Despite emerging as the victor in recent parliamentary elections, the Labour Party looks unlikely to feature in the next government, following the decision by opponents to form a... 2004-11-05

In the aftermath of the Beslan siege, President Putin has announced plans to reorganise the country's political structure. BMI View: The proposals will further cement the already... 2004-10-05