ll EaP Think Bridge is a platform uniting expert communities in the countries of Eastern Partnership region to fill the gap in distributing analytical products for stakeholders

Digital agenda for the Eastern Partnership region: chasing 2020

05/2019

Early 2019 marked a series of important developments in harmonization of digital markets for the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries.

Ukraine: The election is over, the economic and hybrid war with Russia is not

05/2019

The April election in Ukraine overshadowed many important events. The parliament adopted a law regulating the status and the use of the Ukrainian language, while the risk of abolishing the nationalization of PrivatBank could hit the economy. Russia was not inactive either as it impeded the shipments of Russian oil products

Moldova: Stalemate — looking for the way out

05/2019

The way out of the Moldovan domestic politics’ impasse, formed after the parliamentary elections, has not yet been found. The stalemate affects both the economics and the country’s foreign policy.

Georgia: 55 injured in clashes against hydroelectric power plant

05/2019

In Georgia this April was marked by the violent clashes between the residents of the Pankisi Gorge and the police, the beginning of the tourist season, and the verbal exchanges of the presidents.

Belarus: The path of mobilization

05/2019

Belarus has finally decided on the date of the parliamentary and presidential elections. Russia has recalled its notorious ambassador, but its economic pressure continues.

Armenia: Confrontation in parliament over the challenges of business & politics

05/2019

Government continues to investigate cases of corruption among high ranking officials, while the clashes in parliament go on as well.

Azerbaijan: Domestic calm, international activity

05/2019

In April the foreign policy agenda of Azerbaijan was dominated by the first formal meeting between Aliyev and Pashinyan in Vienna. In spite of happening in a positive and constructive environment, this meeting is considered inconclusive with no tangible results.

The concept of Belarus information security and its long-term consequences

04/2019

What Belarus’ new Information Security Concept says and what consequences it will have for the evolution of its political regime

Visa-free whip. Prospects of preserving a visa-free regime for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia

04/2019

EU countries are closely monitoring migration trends, and in the event of a breach of several conditions the visa-free regime for Eastern Partnership countries may be suspended.