Armenia: Fears Over Nuclear Waste
Safe disposal has become a major challenge for policymakers.
Mixing Religion and Politics in Georgia
Leaders on both sides look to leverage short-term gains in the upcoming polls.
Iran's Balancing Act on Karabakh
Tehran has a complex game to play as it struggles not to take sides.
Karabakh: Hatred and Euphoria Are Fuelling Madness
Independent, dissenting Azerbaijani voices have never been so ostracised.
Armenian, Azeri Youth Speak Out For Peace
Some young people are challenging the narrative of conflict.
Russia Remains Coy Over Karabakh
Armenia’s strategic ally is keeping quiet – but may be playing a longer game.
Bishkek: The Day After a Historic Night
Volunteers rally to clean up city, ensure security and prevent looting.
Crisis Hits Kyrgyzstan
Election results cancelled as opposition supporters seize control of key offices.
Karabakh Civilians Flee Fighting
Fears of rising casualties as crisis continues.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
The construction of the Qosh Tepa canal in Afghanistan is causing water shortages in southern Uzbekistan, while in Kyrgyzstan the government is considering the construction of a nuclear power plant. In Kazakstan, conservation activists are working to save the Central Asian tortoise from extinction.
Elsewhere, CABAR delves into the efforts by Central Asian authorities to detect, reduce and prevent statelessness across the region.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
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.