Moldova Comes in From the Cold
Today, the “color revolutions” that brought democracy to Ukraine and Georgia a few years ago seem to be out of fashion, and consolidation of authoritarian regimes appears to be the prevailing trend nowadays. But one year after Moldova's Communists tried to steal an election, a democratic government is in power and pressing ahead with efforts to join the EU.
CHISINAU – Today, “color revolutions,” which a few years ago were seen as promising developments in the post-Soviet space, seem to be out of fashion. Around the world, disappointment with democracy promotion is widespread. Instead, consolidation of authoritarian regimes appears to be the prevailing trend.
CHISINAU – Today, “color revolutions,” which a few years ago were seen as promising developments in the post-Soviet space, seem to be out of fashion. Around the world, disappointment with democracy promotion is widespread. Instead, consolidation of authoritarian regimes appears to be the prevailing trend.