Kazak President Recycles Prime Minister
Ex-premier Karim Masimov seen as loyal to the president, and as someone who can help refocus on China amid Russia worries.
Did Economic Woes or Moscow's Hand Force Out Armenian Premier?
Tigran Sargsyan presided over unpopular reforms, and also worked on failed efforts to move closer to Europe.
Putin "Admires 19th Century Russian Monarchists"
Russian dissident Alexander Skobov on the Russian president's world view, the new clash of ideologies and his shock at the demise of a "kindred" leader in Ukraine.
Tajik Authorities Target Opponents' Lawyers
After opposition members, those who dare to defend them find themselves facing trial.
Abkhazia Mulls Property Ownership Reform
Critics of an already cautious scheme warn that allowing outsiders to buy homes carries unseen risks.
Ukraine: Donetsk Will Resist Russian Pressure
Economist Alex Ryabchyn argues that locals are afraid of the future but want to remain part of Ukraine.
Ukraine Media Push for Change
Reporters move from covering protests to corruption revelations and next up, elections.
Ukraine Corruption Probes a Warning to Future Leaders
YanukovychLeaks journalists put political leaders past, present and future, on notice that no one is immune from scrutiny.
Bosnian Graduates Face Grim Future
With unemployment among young people close to 60 per cent, even the best university education is no guarantee of a job.
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