Comment: Trajkovski - A Leader who Crossed the Divide
A year after the death of Boris Trajkovski, the legacy of this unusual pastor-turned-politician haunts and inspires Macedonia.
Sandzak Textile Firms Spy Hope in EU Deal
Some clothing producers in the south Serbia region say new EU trade deal is not all its cracked up to be.
Macedonia: Name Dispute Drags On
Skopje seems confident it can weather the storm, but some fear Athens may soon take things up a notch.
Serbia Hones Negotiating Position
Politicians in Serbia are straining to persuade the world not to grant the Kosovo Albanians statehood.
Living Dangerously in Afghanistan
As the authorities look on, forced marriages and poverty contribute to a wave of violence against women.
A Hard Road to the Afghan Parliament
A female candidate says that despite the risks, she hopes to win a seat and raise the concerns of Afghanistan’s women.
Dangers of Running for Office in Afghanistan
Women see elections as a chance to promote their rights, but there are risks to putting their names forward.
Tajikistan: Seeking Refuge From a Man's War
During the 1991-97 civil war, thousands of women and children fled to Afghanistan to live as refugees. But despite their suffering, many women have now found professional success.
Health Crisis Hits Rural Afghans
In remote Paktika province, women face enormous obstacles getting even basic medical treatment.
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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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.