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Integration a Hard Road for Young Chechen Men

Immigrants imbued with traditional values of masculinity and power can run into problems fitting into a different kind of society.

Kyrgyzstan Edges Towards Customs Union

Membership of former Soviet bloc is as much about political alliances as about economics.

An Immigrant From the Caucasus

As speculation continues on the motives for the Tsarnaev brother’s actions, a journalist from the Caucasus offers a different take on life in the United States.

Kazakstan: After Harlem Shake Crackdown, a Change of Heart

Decision to reinstate students expelled for posting dance video suggests a new willingness to listen.

Colombia: Making Peace In the Midst of Violence

Rebels and government seem committed to talks, yet neither will call a truce to ease transition to peace.

Kazak Media Freedom in Reverse Gear

Continuing persecution backed by raft of retrograde laws.

Breakthrough for Outsider Party in Kyrgyzstan

System may be changing, slowly, so that policies become more important than politicians.

Colombia: Mending the Fabric of Society

Reconciliation, remembrance and the admission of crimes are all essential to making peace work, even if a settlement is reached.

Wrong Time for EU to Go Soft on Turkmenistan

Kyrgyz Nationalist Leader Routed

Once-powerful politician miscalculates by attempting to take over parliament.