Eurasia This Week: September 26, 2024

September 26, 2024

A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Eurasia, usually posted on Thursdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.

Independence Square in Balti, Moldova. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Avereanu (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Upcoming Eurasia Elections

Kazakhstan Referendum on Nuclear Power Plant: October 6, 2024

Diana Kruzman, Meduza (September 19, 2024): Scarred by Soviet-era nuclear testing, Kazakhstan is poised to embrace atomic energy — with help from Russia

Moldova Presidential Election and Referendum on Joining the EU: October 20, 2024

Alexander Tanas, Reuters (September 25, 2024): Eleven candidates, including incumbent, to compete in Moldova presidential vote

Madalin Necsutu, Balkan Insight (September 24, 2024): Moldova Bars Fugitive Oligarch Shor’s Party From EU Referendum

Alexander Tanas, Reuters (September 20, 2024): Sandu launches Moldova re-election bid, referendum campaign on joining EU

Georgia Parliamentary Elections: October 26, 2024

Carnegie Endowment (September 25, 2024): Is Georgia Headed for Another Revolution?

Dalibor Rohac, The Bulwark (September 23, 2024): Georgia’s Last Chance for Freedom

Eurasianet (September 23, 2024): Georgia denying entry to politically oriented foreign journalists

Ani Chkhikvadze, Voice of America (September 22, 2024): Exclusive: US officials say sanctions against pro-Russian former Georgian PM are ready to go

Reuters (September 20, 2024): EU May Suspend Visa-Free Travel for Georgians if Election Not Free and Fair

JAMnews (September 20, 2024): “The EU did not recognize the elections in Belarus. I hope it doesn’t come to this in Georgia either,” – EU Ambassador

Nate Ostiller, Kyiv Independent (September 19, 202): Georgian leader’s ‘apology’ for 2008 war could be a win for Russia, experts say

Uzbekistan Parliamentary and Local Elections: October 27, 2024

Martin Banks, Modern Diplomacy (September 25, 2024): Uzbekistan: Next few years “vital” for country on its “post-Soviet journey”

Kamol Ismailov, Trend (September 20, 2024): Uzbekistan’s Central Election Commission registers parliamentary candidates

Belarus Presidential Election: Due in 2025

Artyom Shraibman, Carnegie Endowment (September 23, 2024): Why Is Belarus Freeing Political Prisoners?

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