Political Instability: Moldova's Struggle for Democracy (Research Brief)
January 6, 2011
My research focused on the current political situation in Moldova following multiple parliamentary elections in 2009 where no party received enough seats in Parliament needed to elect a President. I examined the ruling political parties and their leaders to determine which factors influenced voting preferences. Additionally, I traveled throughout the country, met with various NGOs, both local and international, attended conferences and political party workshops to assess the current situation and to gather expert opinions on the current political climate. Finally, I monitored the September 5 Referendum, which did not pass due to low voter turn out. In my research brief, I examine the causes of political instability and try to make sense of why Moldova is still struggling to form its own national identity and to establish a functional and stable democracy.
Download the pdf at the top of this page for the full brief.
Susan Freese was a 2010-11 Embassy Policy Specialist (EPS) fellow.
