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.
Love, Afghan Style
Women are still being used as currency in the marriage market.
The Burqa: Prison or Protection?
The oppressive Taleban regime is long gone, but many Afghan women are still afraid to abandon their burqas.
Skojpe's Bulgarian Question
Macedonia and Bulgaria have achieved a substantive breakthrough, on language, minority and other issues. But not without fierce debate at home.
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Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
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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.