Upcoming Elections
Ukraine Presidential – March 31, 2019
DW wonders whether 2019 will bring more conflict between Ukraine and Russia. On Ukraine’s elections, they surmise: “Incumbent Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election, but at the moment his poor standing in opinion polls gives him little reason for hope. Poroshenko’s opponent, former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, is considered a promising candidate. Nevertheless, her potential presidency poses a great unknown for the country, even if it means remaining on a pro-Western course.”
Recent Elections
Georgia Presidential – November 28, 2018
Kornely Kakachia and Bidzina Lebanidze of the Georgian Institute of Politics write: “Georgia’s recent presidential elections exposed many of the problems that have been hindering the country’s democratization over the last few years. By electing the country’s first female president, Georgia has made one step forward – but the violations that were documented during the vote represent two steps back in the country’s efforts to consolidate its fragile democracy.”
Armenia Snap Parliamentary – December 9, 2018
Stratfor reports: “Protesters opposing Russia’s military presence in Armenia gathered in front of the Russian Embassy in Yerevan on Dec. 25 before supporters of Moscow’s presence in the country staged a subsequent rally at the same location, Jam News reported Dec. 26.” On December 9, Armenia’s snap parliamentary elections officially elected former MP and journalist Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister. The snap elections followed a series of protests that led to the resignation of Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia’s former president who became prime minister in an attempt to remain in power when faced with term limits. This has been dubbed Armenia’s “Velvet Revolution.” The Economist recently named Armenia country of the year.
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Nikol Pashinyan on April 13, 2018, shortly before he became prime minister in Armenia’s “Velvet Revolution.” Photo credit: Wikimedia/Yerevantsi
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Eurasia This Week – December 27, 2018
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Ukraine Presidential - March 31, 2019
DW wonders whether 2019 will bring more conflict between Ukraine and Russia. On Ukraine’s elections, they surmise: “Incumbent Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election, but at the moment his poor standing in opinion polls gives him little reason for hope. Poroshenko’s opponent, former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, is considered a promising candidate. Nevertheless, her potential presidency
Georgia Presidential - November 28, 2018
Kornely Kakachia and Bidzina Lebanidze of the Georgian Institute of Politics write: “Georgia’s recent presidential elections exposed many of the problems that have been hindering the country’s democratization over the last few years. By electing the country’s first female president, Georgia has made one step forward – but the violations that were documented during the vote represent two steps back in the country’s efforts to consolidate its fragile democracy.”
Armenia Snap Parliamentary - December 9, 2018
Stratfor reports: “Protesters opposing Russia’s military presence in Armenia gathered in front of the Russian Embassy in Yerevan on Dec. 25 before supporters of Moscow’s presence in the country staged a subsequent rally at the same location, Jam News reported Dec. 26.” On December 9, Armenia’s snap parliamentary elections officially elected former MP and journalist Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister. The snap elections followed a series of protests that led to the resignation of Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia’s former president who became prime minister in an attempt to remain in power when faced with term limits. This has been dubbed Armenia’s “Velvet Revolution.” The Economist recently named Armenia country of the year.
Upcoming Elections
Ukraine Presidential – March 31, 2019
DW wonders whether 2019 will bring more conflict between Ukraine and Russia. On Ukraine’s elections, they surmise: “Incumbent Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election, but at the moment his poor standing in opinion polls gives him little reason for hope. Poroshenko’s opponent, former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, is considered a promising candidate. Nevertheless, her potential presidency poses a great unknown for the country, even if it means remaining on a pro-Western course.”
Recent Elections
Georgia Presidential – November 28, 2018
Kornely Kakachia and Bidzina Lebanidze of the Georgian Institute of Politics write: “Georgia’s recent presidential elections exposed many of the problems that have been hindering the country’s democratization over the last few years. By electing the country’s first female president, Georgia has made one step forward – but the violations that were documented during the vote represent two steps back in the country’s efforts to consolidate its fragile democracy.”
Armenia Snap Parliamentary – December 9, 2018
Stratfor reports: “Protesters opposing Russia’s military presence in Armenia gathered in front of the Russian Embassy in Yerevan on Dec. 25 before supporters of Moscow’s presence in the country staged a subsequent rally at the same location, Jam News reported Dec. 26.” On December 9, Armenia’s snap parliamentary elections officially elected former MP and journalist Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister. The snap elections followed a series of protests that led to the resignation of Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia’s former president who became prime minister in an attempt to remain in power when faced with term limits. This has been dubbed Armenia’s “Velvet Revolution.” The Economist recently named Armenia country of the year.
Nikol Pashinyan on April 13, 2018, shortly before he became prime minister in Armenia’s “Velvet Revolution.” Photo credit: Wikimedia/Yerevantsi
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