Armenians Seem Determined to Misread Crimea
Views differ in Armenia and Nagorny Karabakh, but both fail to see risks in backing Russia's stance.
Senior Azeri Official Sacked in Spillover From Turkish Internal Strife
Leaked emails used to claim that some senior figures in Baku are linked to influential Turkish cleric.
Reclaiming Ukraine's Stolen Billions
Arrival of new administration offers rare opportunity to tackle endemic corruption.
Ukraine's Social Media Revolution
Twitter and Facebook helped Maidan protesters organise, but it was President Viktor Yanukovich's administration that laid the ground for revolution.
Perisic Acquittal Will Not be Reconsidered
Prosecution wanted review of decision it said was based on use of “erroneous legal standard”.
Appeal of Russian Embrace Fades in Kazakstan
Even pro-government politicians are beginning to speak out against regional integration project.
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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.