Bridge to Russia Costs Azeris a Fortune
On the so-called Golden Bridge, which crosses the river dividing Azerbaijan and Russia, huge sums change hands daily.
Cautious Welcome for Islamic Banking
Under new rules approved late last month, banks in Kyrgyzstan can run their operations according to Islamic financial principles if they want to.
Azeri Enclave Puts Lid on Dissenting Voices
Locals in isolated Nakichevan say authorities there have ways of ensuring complaints don’t reach Baku.
No Legal Rights for Second Wives
Women who enter into Muslim marriages as second or third wives have no rights to property under Tajikistan’s secular laws, which do not allow polygamy.</p><p>
Parties Prepare for Start of Karadzic Trial
Proceedings, though, are unlikely to start before mid August.
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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.