Rakhat Aliev - Crime Fighter
General Rakhat Aliev, keen to follow in his father-in-law Nursultan Nazarbaev's footsteps to the Kazakstan presidency, seems to know few limits when it comes to self-promotion
Bin Laden's Army
Osama bin Laden has established an international Islamic army in Afghanistan.
Afghan Schoolboy Takes on Taleban
Afghanistan's youngest military commander is determined not to let the war disrupt his studies.
US Post-Taleban Plans Hit Problems
American and Pakistani officials are finding it hard to come up with a blueprint for a post-Taleban administration for Afghanistan.
Kyrgyz President Confounds Critics
Akaev’s decision to sign a law curbing election fraud is backed by the opposition but slammed by pro-government figures.
Uzbek Mini-skirt War
An attempt by the Uzbek authorities to promote traditional dress has provoked controversy
Comment: Uzbek Brain Drain
Tashkent is paying a heavy price for alienating the country's minority communities.
Bin Laden May Fall Victim to Afghan Betrayal
Pashtuns once loyal to Osama bin Laden may turn on him following the rout of the Taleban
Small Tajik Parties Form Bloc
Major opposition parties indicate they won't join coalition in case it damages their special relationship with regime.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.