Western politicians and international organisations have assumed the role of the principal arbiters of democracy. Every election campaign in the post-Soviet space is closely monitored by the OSCE/ODIHR, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, European Parliament missions and numerous non-governmental organisations. Their assessments can influence a country's international reputation, serve as a basis for political pressure and even …
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