Georgia-Russian Relations at Boiling Point
Moscow and Tbilisi in war of words over South Ossetia, visas and the gas pipeline.
Tajikistan's Energy Dilemma
Tajikistan is desperate to use its hydropower resources - but does it risk causing problems with its Central Asian neighbours if it dams up vital water resources?
The Hague Tribunal and Balkan Reconciliation
More than a decade after the conflicts in Bosnia and Croatia, IWPR asks whether criminal justice dispensed in The Hague can help divided communities in the Balkans to move on.
Peace Versus Justice in Uganda
Can the International Criminal Court’s demand that Ugandan rebel leaders face trial coexist with the need to achieve a workable peace deal?
International Justice Failing Rape Victims
Despite significant strides in international law, many sexual violence crimes are going unpunished because of flawed investigations and prosecutions.
Russian Prison Hell for Chechens
Allegations of widespread abuse of Chechens held in Russian prisons, and claims that many were convicted on false charges.
Chechens Suffer Torture Hell
Chechnya full of traumatised people who’ve suffered torture but are reluctant to get help.
The Cost of Privatising Power in Kyrgyzstan
The legal obstacles to inviting foreign investors to complete an ambitious hydroelectric scheme have been overcome, but plenty of questions remain about the politics and economics of privatisation.
Yugoslav Tribunal Takes International Justice From Theory to Practice
The tribunal has been criticised for many things, yet it has laid much of the groundwork for the permanent International Criminal Court.
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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.