Political Risk

BMI View: Recent events in Russia, which have included several high-profile contract killings, an apparent campaign of harassment against Russia's Georgian population, and official... 2006-10-19

BMI View: As the November presidential election draws closer, the contest already appears to be decided, with several opposition parties deciding not to field candidates to challenge... 2006-09-26

BMI View: While the new government has yet to resolve key areas of the relationship with Russia, notably the terms of gas supplies next year, the last few weeks have shed greater... 2006-09-25

BMI View: A referendum in Moldova's separatist region Transdniestria, indicating support for unity with Russia, is unlikely to change the current impasse, with the region at odds... 2006-09-18

BMI View: Back-to-back visits to Uzbekistan from Japan and the EU suggest that the West may be ready to restore some kind of diplomatic relations with Tashkent, after the Andijon... 2006-09-05

BMI View: Aware of Central Asia's growing weight in international geo-politics, Tajikistan will attempt to forge closer security, economic and trade relations with key powers across... 2006-07-28

BMI View: A government led by the Regions party could benefit the economy by providing a somewhat more stable political environment and smoother relations with key trading partner... 2006-07-28

BMI View: As the twists and turns in Ukraine's seemingly interminable post-election political drama reach farcical proportions, we discuss the implications for the country's strategic... 2006-07-26

BMI View: The decision to merge two pro-presidential political parties will strengthen Nursultan Nazarbayev's position, at a time when his international profile is already gaining... 2006-07-19

Another senior cabinet member has been fired by President Saparmurat Niyazov. Constant reshuffling in government precludes any policy continuity, whilst the president's unchecked... 2006-06-30