Poverty Tajikistan's Only Growth Area
More than half the population are already classed as poor, and things look set to get worse as incomes and job opportunities are squeezed.
Georgia: State TV Reforms Edge Forward
Changes to board of trustees not enough for opposition.
Herat Youth Turn Backs on Afghan Music
Traditional artists bemoan youngsters’ preference for the likes of Shakira.
Taming Tajikistan's Eastern Valleys
After local power-broker dies in firefight, experts say key is to ensure that counter-insurgency drive does not cause further upset.
Turkmen Golden Lake May Prove Green Disaster
Desert reservoir will soak up water and money faster than any improvements it may bring, say Turkmen and Uzbek environmentalists.
An Armenian Personal View
My relatives have lost hope of returning to the land where their ancestors are buried.
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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?
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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.