Mirziyoyev opted for preserving the regime, not democracy
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Mirziyoyev opted for preserving the regime, not democracy

Former Soviet nations of Central Asia pursue the effort to set up autocratic rule. Uzbekistan, from 2021, has openly rejected democratic norms, as it focused on the ex-President Islam Karimov's legacy with strong support for autocracy, eager to secure Vladimir Putin’s favor, as Tashkent believes him…
May 10, 2023Tags:
The pro-independence forces are likely to push the French authorities to negotiate a referendum on French Polynesia status 
Posted inGeopolitics Governance

The pro-independence forces are likely to push the French authorities to negotiate a referendum on French Polynesia status 

France keeps losing influence in its overseas lands and areas of strategic concern, giving way to China in the Pacific region and to Russia in Africa. These efforts by Beijing and Moscow are unlikely to be coordinated, but are likely to mark the emerging new colonial policy by China and Russia, targeting…
May 4, 2023Tags: , , ,
Situation in Russia
Posted inDemocracy Governance

Situation in Russia

The Kremlin first started commenting on existing body doubles for Putin, which likely means that public appearances of Russia’s President are a major problem.The Kremlin should be ready to face…
April 26, 2023Tags: ,