Moldova: How can we get back to the future?
The evolution of the illiberal/conservative discourse in the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is similar to what is happening in the rest of Europe: a rise of xenophobia, nationalism,…
Articles, Briefings and Essays
The views expressed in the articles are those of each respective author and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the Foreign Policy Centre.
The rise of illiberal civil society in Moldova
The Republic of Moldova is a former Soviet country, caught in internal and external conflicts, powered by geopolitics and with a strong division of society. Different social groups are divided…
The ‘Nation-Army’ concept: The story of failed national-militaristic propaganda in Armenia
In October 2016, the ‘nation army’ concept was brought onto the agenda of Armenian political life by the then newly appointed Defence Minister Vigen Sargsyan, something that would come to…
The Changing Landscape of Uncivil Society in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is correctly regarded as among the most democratic leaning of the post-Soviet states. It is the only country in Central Asia that consistently earns a “partly free” rating in…
Illiberal forces put women’s rights under strain in Kyrgyzstan
Central Asia is commonly known in the international community as a landlocked and autocratic region of post-Soviet Asia that is sandwiched between the competing geopolitical interests of two world superpowers.…
Transnational norm mobilization: The World Congress of Families in Georgia and Moldova
The focus of civil society research in the social and political sciences has, for the most part, been on progressive and liberal groups and movements who defend the cause of…
Conclusions and recommendations
The contributions to this collection make a number of important observations about the social and political landscape in Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova and Kyrgyzstan. With the partial exception of Ukraine,…
Turkey’s election ahead: A change or continuity?
Turkey will hold snap presidential and parliamentary elections on 24 June 2018 under the shadow of a deepening currency crisis and ongoing Emergency Rule. The Turkish Lira has lost more…
UK’s relationship with the Western Balkans after Brexit
The UK’s departure from the European Union (EU) in 2019 will provide an opportunity for the country to re-define its foreign policy. This opportunity is greatest in regions where the…
FPC Briefing – Assessing successes and shortcomings in the EU’s approach to conflict resolution in the Eastern Partnership region
The next Geneva International Discussions (GID) meeting focused on conflict in Georgia is due to take place on 19-20th June 2018, the 44th round in a process running since 2008…