Moldova: More Inclusive Governance Needed
Constructive engagement between the centre and the regions vital for inclusivity.
It's Hard to Be An Uzbek Pop Star
Conservative values and censorship means that artists and performers are tightly regulated.
Armenia Declares War on Thieves-in-Law
Government promises zero tolerance against the underworld.
The New Language of Revolution
The media must learn to interpret the evolving digital dialectic of global unrest.
Kyrgyzstan: Naked Art Banned
Show highlighting women’s rights censored for offending local sensitivities.
Hopes for Youth Surge in Azerbaijan Elections
Participants hope to boost political involvement and awareness.
Azerbaijan's Unemployment Crisis
With a large grey economy and poorly observed labour laws, Azerbaijanis who lose their jobs have little support.
Armenia: Returning the Loot
Government proposal would see prosecutor allowed to seize assets.
Georgian Protests Reignite
Failures to deliver on political promises have people back out in the streets.
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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.