Description
Book SynopsisMeasures progress and setbacks in democratization in 27 countries from Central Europe to the Eurasian region of the Former Soviet Union. A report on Kosovo appears as an addendum to the Serbia and Montenegro report. This book covers events from January 1 through December 31, 2004.
Trade ReviewNations in Transit is the definitive scorecard on the status of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. It is a source of support and strength for agents of democratic change and political economic reformers. -- Thomas A. Dine, president, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Prague
Nations in Transit is an indispensable analytical tool and 'a must' for political scientists and analysts in the region, because it is objective, accurate, and un-biased. -- Damir Grubisa, Institute for International Relations, Zagreb
The 9th annual edition providing a comprehensive study of post-communist transitions in 27 countries plus Kosovo....Very thorough and detailed. * Future Survey *
Nations in Transit remains one of the most significant analyses of democratic government in the former communist countries, gathering impressive first-hand material written by experts in the region. This edition provided not only a collection of essays on the main political issues but a thorough investigation of the most representative political and social events that occurred in 2004. * Political Studies Review *
Nations in Transit is the only truly comprehensive annual study of the state of democracy in the post-Communist world. Its accurate analysis and wealth of information make it an essential resource for anyone who cares about freedom in Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union. -- Janos Kis, Central European University, Budapest
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Albania Chapter 2 Armenia Chapter 3 Azerbaijan Chapter 4 Belarus Chapter 5 Bosnia-Herzegovina Chapter 6 Bulgaria Chapter 7 Croatia Chapter 8 Czech Republic Chapter 9 Estonia Chapter 10 Georgia Chapter 11 Hungary Chapter 12 Kazakhstan Chapter 13 Kyrgyzstan Chapter 14 Latvia Chapter 15 Lithuania Chapter 16 Macedonia Chapter 17 Moldova Chapter 18 Poland Chapter 19 Romania Chapter 20 Russia Chapter 21 Serbia and Montenegro Chapter 22 Addendum on Kosovo Chapter 23 Slovakia Chapter 24 Slovenia Chapter 25 Tajikistan Chapter 26 Turkmenistan Chapter 27 Ukraine Chapter 28 Uzbekistan Chapter 29 About Freedom House
