Caucasus: Cautious Optimism
Conflicts persist, but analysts see economic reforms continuing and democracy taking hold in a crossroads region.
Central & Eastern Europe
New Russian Prime Minister
A reshuffling at the top of Russia's political class.
Ex PM Wins Upset In Zagreb
A surprise win in the EU's newest member state.
Siberian Gas Pipeline Deepens Sino-Russian Economic Ties
China and Russia are getting closer and closer.
Good Progress, But Not Yet Perfection
Greece's new conservative government inherits an economic recovery from their leftist predecessors.
Hungarian Rhapsody
A controversial populist regime hasn’t stopped Hungary from outperforming its EU neighbors. But much depends on other EU economies and keeping inflation under control.
Keeping Turkey's NPLs Under Control
Non-performing loans are a threat to Turkey's economic health.
Sino-Russian Relations: Marriage Of Convenience
With US policy under President Trump pushing them into each others’ arms, the China-Russia friendship is warming up.
Turkey: Investment Draw
Despite political unrest, and criticism from trading partners, Turkey continues to draw foreign direct investment. Can FDI help it return to economic expansion?
First Sustainability Linked Pre-Export Facility Set
Russia is going green.
Erdogan Backlash Emboldens Pro-West Politicians
September saw a further weakening in the governing AKP party’s once-unassailable hold on power in Turkey, with respected former Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan announcing he will establish a new pro-business, pro-West party, citing “deep differences” with the AKP, or ...
Armenia: Making The Velvet Revolution Work
Armenia’s popular new government is undertaking an ambitious economic overhaul. The early reviews are good.
Turkish Opposition Candidate Flips The Script On Erdoğan
Election re-run results in blow to Turkey's ruling AKP.
Ukraine: Zelensky’s Starring Role
Comedian wins the Ukrainian presidential election.
Start With The Client: Q&A With Sberbank's Director Of Digital Business Platform Department Alexey Kruglov
Alexey Kruglov, acting director of the Digital Business Platform Department of Sberbank’s Retail Business Block, talks about how the bank focuses innovation to meet real needs.
Growth For Rebounding BRICs?
World economic growth is increasingly driven by Brazil, Russia, China and India.
Ukraine: Rule Of Lawlessness
Ukraine has its strengths, but geopolitical concerns discourage foreign investors.
Slovakia’s New Change Agent
Slovakia bucks the global trend towards nationalism.
Thriving In Central And Eastern Europe: Q&A With UniCredit Executives Gianfranco Bisagni And Niccolò Ubertalli
UniCredit executives Gianfranco Bisagni and Niccolò Ubertalli point to several positive trends that are pumping up the bank’s profits in Central and Eastern Europe.
Best Banks In Central And Eastern Europe 2019: Rising Demand
Banks are benefiting from accelerating economic growth in Central and Eastern Europe.