Who is Baku Trying to Impress?
The costs of Azerbaijan putting its name on the map are high, but the benefits are not clear.
26 May 19
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How Geopolitics Traps Moldova's Minorities
Better representation could have far-reaching effects for the whole country.
25 Apr 19
Azerbaijan: Celebrating Women with Slaps and Kicks
State repression means that something as simple as a call for gender equality cannot be tolerated.
28 Mar 19
Kazakstan: The Power Behind the Throne
A surprise transition which may have been planned for a long time.
27 Mar 19
Azerbaijan: the West's Romance with Enlightened Despots
It's easy to ignore human rights abuses when there are lucrative energy deals involved.
13 Nov 18
Georgia Still Has Options, Ten Years after the August War
Even a decade later, Tbilisi and its allies can strengthen their deterrence and resilience.
7 Nov 18
Why Did the Cuban Regime Jail an Environmentalist?
How dissent singles citizens out for harassment and discrimination.
30 Jul 18
Cuba's New Figurehead
Despite elections, real political change remains as far away as ever.
17 Apr 18
How Social Media Spurred Myanmar's Latest Violence
Everybody will end up losing if hate speech is left unchecked.
12 Sep 17
Cuba at a Crossroads
Many citizens appear paralyzed in the face of so many confusing choices.
18 Aug 17
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