Tajik Entrepreneurs Struggle to Stay Afloat
Although official figures show that the private sector is thriving, business owners tell a different story.
Uzbekistan Increases Penalties for Animal Cruelty
Activists say that public awareness of humane treatment is growing.
Kyrgyzstan: Atambaev Detained, But Not Out of the Game
Experts say arrest only marks a temporary truce in an ongoing power struggle.
Saakashvili: How the West Sold Out Georgia
The international community blamed for a succession of events that led to the 2008 conflict.
''I Should Have Screamed More'' - Saakashvili on 2008 War
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili opens up over the disappointments, betrayals and deals made in the run-up to the 2008 war.
How To Fight Plutocracy
Even in developing democracies, political institutions remain vulnerable to capture by the super-rich.
Information is Under Threat, as Never Before
A personal note by Anthony Borden, Executive Director of the Institute for War & Peace Reporting.
Kyrgyzstan: A Taste of Secularism in Religious Schools
Draft regulations aims to increase oversight and introduce practical skills into curricula.
Tourism in Kazakstan: Bad Service, Inflated Prices
Experts say that the government is failing to develop what could be a rich and profitable sector.
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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.