Abkhazia Cleaves Closer to Russia
Abkhaz leadership mulls closer military ties with Moscow, as tensions with Tbilisi mount.
Secrecy and Justice at the ICTY
An IWPR round table in The Hague on May 15 asks whether Serbia's secret war files should be revealed in the name of justice.
Central Asia: March ‘08
Objectivity and analytical content of conflict prevention project appreciated across the region.
Turkmen Currency Reform Takes Step Forward
Moving away from a system where prices and exchange rates are held at unrealistic levels by government is going to be a slow and difficult process.
Witness Describes Serb Abuse of Prisoners
But Seselj tells court his volunteers had nothing to do with the crimes.
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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.