Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Paper Tiger or Sleeping Dragon?
Eurasian grouping will include half of the world’s population when it expands next year.
Protests Mark Azerbaijan’s Referendum
Opposition groups say reforms will perpetuate the powers of the current leadership.
Armenia's Government Make-Over
The ruling party is trying to change its image after a difficult few months.
Tajik Parents Say 'Da' to Russian-Language Schools
Families willing to go to great lengths to ensure children get a specialised education.
Armenia Lowers Energy Prices
Move comes after 15 years of continuously rising charges.
Georgian Muslims Demand Recognition
The community wants more state support for their religious institutions.
Misusing Hate Speech Laws in Central Asia
Regimes are jumping on an anti-incitement bandwagon to silence critics.
Tajikistan's Public Display of Pride
Many participants given little choice but to take part in mass celebrations.
Armenia's Landmark Electoral Code Curtailed
Recent amendments have been canceled for ''technical reasons''.
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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?
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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.