Central and East European Legal, Political, Business and Economics Resources
ALBANIA
Law and Politics
Political Conditions: an overview of the government and its political turmoil.
Consolidation of Democracy: an article on the development of Albania's now democracy.
Economy and Business
Economic History: a historical account of Albania's command economy from WWII to 1992.
The Economy: an overview of Albania's struggling economy.
Other Resources
CIA World Factbook: information on Albania's people, geography, military, etc.
Albania: background information from the State Department.
BELARUS
Law and Politics
The Office of the President: the official website of the Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Economy and Business
Resources and Exports: a descriptive listing of the country's most important products.
World Bank: an overview of the World Bank's mission in Belarus.
Other Resources
Belarus Maps: a listing of various maps of the country and its geography.
General Information: details on language, population, and more from the Embassy of Belarus.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Law and Politics
Political Parties and Politicians: a listing of the websites for the federation's major political players.
The Constitutional Court: a description of the court created in 1964 to make sure the republic stays true to its constitution.
Economy and Business
BiH Currency: an in-depth page on the currencies and monetary values of BiH.
Economic Reconstruction: a report on the sub-par economic progress of the republic after the Bosnian War.
Other Resources
Natural Beauties: a guide to BiH's natural and cultural attractions.
Population: Census information on the population and demographics.
BULGARIA
Law and Politics
Constitutional Watch: an analysis of the political state of Bulgaria.
Balkan Politics Drift to the Right: an essay on the growing conservative movement in the Balkan countries including Bulgaria.
Economy and Business
Agricultural Financial Markets: an overview of the current state and future estimates of the agricultural economy.
Attitude Towards Work and the Market Economy: a study on the perspectives of the Bulgarian people.
Other Resources
Bulgarian History: an account of Bulgarian history beginning with its origins.
Background Notes: general information on the make-up of Bulgaria.
CROATIA
Law and Politics
The Croatian “Diaspora”: a look at the political status of Croatians after the Yugoslav War.
Croatian Political Parties: an extensive listing of the different political perspectives in Croatia.
Economy and Business
Ship and Boat-building in Croatia: a look at one of Croatia's prominent industries.
Competitiveness and Economic Governance: a look at these economic elements on Croatia and EU member states.
Other Resources
Croatian Resources: a guide to the language and culture of Croatia.
Croatia: basic information on the nation.
CZECH REPUBLIC
Law and Politics
Members of the Government: a listing of information on the prime minister as well as other agency ministers.
The Czech Political System: a look at the country's democracy and elections.
Economy and Business
Boosting the Czech Republic in World Economy: an overview of the challenges facing the Czech economy.
Czech Minus: a pessimistic analysis of the Czech economy.
Other Resources
Czech Republic: basic information including capital city, population, and history.
Czech Profile: an overview of the creation of the republic as well as basic facts.
ESTONIA
Law and Politics
The Politics of Integration: a look at the ethnic and European integration in Estonia.
A Reflection of Domestic Politics: an overview of Estonia's politics and its candidacy for EU membership.
Economy and Business
Environmental Taxation: a report on the impact of environmental taxes on Estonia.
Estonia Under Soviet Type Economy: a comparison of the economies of the former Soviet Union and Estonia.
Other Resources
Country Profile: a resource guide to every aspect of Estonia.
Estonia: general background information on the country.
HUNGARY
Law and Politics
Government, Politics, Law: a resource guide to the legal and politics characteristics of Hungary.
Hungarian Politics: a look at the current state of the country's politics.
Economy and Business
Hungary's Mixed Economy: a report on the organizational forms that are contributing to Hungary's economic state.
The Political Economy of Hungary: a study of the economic crisis in Hungary.
Other Resources
Hungary: information on the country's geography, population, and government.
About Hungary: important information from the national flag to politics.
LATVIA
Law and Politics
Improving Political Accountability: a study on the effectiveness of measures taken to increase accountability in Latvia.
The 2002 Elections: an analytical essay on how the 2002 upheaval changed the course of Latvian politics.
Economy and Business
IT and the Latvian Economy: a look at the impact of information technology on Latvia's struggling economy.
Latvia: extensive information on Latvia including its economy.
Other Resources
Latvia in the New Millennium: a look at Latvia's progress since 2000.
Latvian History: an in-depth overview of the country's origins.
LITHUANIA
Law and Politics
Lithuanian Government and Politics: a resource guide to the national departments and political parties.
Jewish Politics: an article on how the politics of Judaism creates and autonomic Lithuania.
Economy and Business
Economics and Trade: information from the Lithuanian Embassy.
Lithuanian Economy: an overview of Lithuania's budget, GDP, and more.
Other Resources
Lithuanian Statistics: information on the economy, unemployment, tourism, and more.
Lithuania: general information including maps and the Lithuanian flag.
MACEDONIA
Law and Politics
Domestic Debates and Nation Concepts: a look at Macedonia's internal political structure.
Government, Politics, Law: resources on the legal and governmental aspects of Macedonia.
Economy and Business
USAID in Macedonia: the importance of the US-Macedonian economic partnership as well as information on the country's exports and imports.
Other Resources
Macedonia at a Glance: a quick listing of basic information.
Basic Data: country information from the office of the President.
MOLDOVA
Law and Politics
Romanian Nationalism: the impact of nationalism in the republic of Moldova.
Conflict in Moldova: Internet resources on the turmoil in Moldova.
Economy and Business
Economy: an overview of the prominent industries of Moldova.
Economy Resources: sources from the Moldovan Embassy.
Other Resources
Moldovan History: a brief overview of Moldova's since its independence in 1918.
About Moldova: information on tourism, culture, and geography.
ROMANIA
Law and Politics
Romanian Law: a guide to the country's federal laws.
Romanian History: a look at the history of the Romanian government.
Economy and Business
Economic Diplomacy: the official economic policies of Romania's foreign affairs.
Other Resources
Fast Facts: a complete listing of quick facts on Romania.
Country Profile: the BBC's resource guide to Romania.
RUSSIA
Law and Politics
The Russian Federation: a resource guide to the country's governmental departments and agencies.
Political Overview: a summary of Russia's tumultuous political state.
Economy and Business
2007 Economic Indicators: data on the Russian economy in chart form.
The Central Bank: information on the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
Other Resources
Background Information: quick facts about the Russian Federation.
Facts and Stats: general information on Russia's history, economy, and more.
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Law and Politics
The Constitution: an electronic copy of Slovakia's Constitution.
Politics and Human Rights: an overview of Slovakia's political state.
Other Resources
Travel and Tourism: a guide to the country's attractions.
Travel Requirements: an overview of the country as well as travel information.
Background Information: a basic guide to Slovakia.
SLOVENIA
Law and Politics
Prime Minister's Cabinet: a guide to the current minister's in Slovenia's cabinet.
Human Rights in Slovenia: The US State Department's overview of the human rights situation in Slovenia.
Economy and Business
The Economy and Economic History: an overview of the past and current state of Slovenia's economy.
Financial Stability: analysis of the nation's finances from the Bank of Slovenia.
Other Resources
Slovenia: basic facts about the country.
Slovenia Overview: a general guide to Slovenia.