Analysis: A War for Oil
US and UK politicians seek to deny the obvious strategic importance of oil underlying America's commitment to the Gulf.
Pensioners Left Behind in Wage Boom
Patience runs thin as older people see their benefits shrinking as salaries rise.
West Hints at Taliban Recognition Deal
Only Osama bin Laden appears to stand in the way of Western recognition of the Taliban
Kyrgyz Poor Ignore Radiation Dangers
Efforts are underway to warn Mayluu-Su residents of the dangers of venturing near a long-abandoned uranium mine.
Kyrgyz Sex Trade Flourishes
The sex trade in Kyrgyzstan has become a big business that the authorities are powerless to stop
Kyrgyz Ecologists Raise Iraq War Alarm
The Gulf conflict may pose a long-term threat to the environment in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia in general.
Kazak Weapons Scandals
The Kazak authorities are believed to be involved in a series of illegal weapons sales
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.
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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.