Bosnia: European Values Must Come from Within
A proper federal structure might rationalise an over-complex system of governance, but neither institutional change nor EU accession is enough to fix Bosnia's problems.
22 Dec 14
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Cold Steel and Christians in Ukraine's Fight
Improvisation is the order of the day for rough-and-ready volunteers.
16 Oct 14
Ukraine: Mariupol Prepares as Russians Advance
Mood of resistance contrasts with apathy seen across much of the east.
4 Sep 14
Darkest Hour Before Dawn in East Ukraine?
More and more towns caught up in fighting as Ukrainian forces make inroads.
21 Aug 14
Ukraine: The Logic of War
31 Jul 14
Draconian Laws Threaten Free Trade Unions in Kazakstan
Government trying to co-opt unions into unified structure and punish any stragglers.
11 Jul 14
Rare Chance for Armenian-Azerbaijani Dialogue
Just meeting face to face offers opportunities to engage in considered discussion and to listen to the other side.
4 Jul 14
Ukraine: "Battalions Request Fire"
Ceasefire impossible to implement amid ongoing bloodshed in east.
19 Jun 14
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