Europe

World Bank Reforms: Tough Decisions Needed on Four Critical Issues

Reforms of the World Bank should be part of a coordinated global effort to make poverty history. By Chinua Akukwe.

Investment Hopes in Lithuania

In the gloomy downturn of the economic market, Lithuania is seeing some light, with investment prospects coming from global sources that may help it catch up with its Baltic counterparts. By Linas Jegelevicius.

Students Fret over Loan Program in Lithuania

The state-supported student loan system is under fire in Lithuania, with many arguing that students financial situations are getting increasingly worse. By Linas Jegelevicius.

Forgive, Forget

Twenty years after the fall of the Wall, the controversial lustration process is still in deep waters, with many wondering whether rummaging archives still makes sense.
By Risto Karajkov.

G-20: New Clout, New Responsibilities

The G-20 has asserted itself as the leading international body in addressing global issues, and it may be the world's best ally in confronting the economic crisis. By Chinua Akukwe.

Albania: A Dubious Government and a Missing Opposition

Amidst serious economic problems, a flawed election and an ineffective Parliament, the situation in Albania looks gloomy at the moment. By Ledion Krisafi.

Transitional Justice at 20

Over the years the lustration process in Eastern Europe has grown more intractable as it has become an instrument of political maneuver and manipulation.
By Risto Karajkov.