The Caucasus Election Script
Being the leader of a post-Soviet country on the edge of Europe is a delicate balancing act.
Gender Equality a Dead Letter in Tajikistan
Despite a raft of equal opportunity laws, women in this conservative society are often treated as chattels.
Court Told Seselj Zvornik Speech Caused Incidents
But Seselj claims it was made a year before war broke out and could “not have affected” events in eastern Bosnia.
Tajiks Dispute Benefits of Hunting
Scientists warn that many species are under threat, as local communities have no stake in face extinction as a result of poorly regulated hunts and poachers.
Kyrgyz Leader “Guilty” of Aksy Killings
Past and present heads of state blamed for 2002 bloodshed which refuses to go away as a political issue.
Moscow Not Ready to Recognise Abkhazia
Russia responds to Kosovo’s independence declaration by strengthening ties with Abkhazia, but not officially recognising it.
Serb Officials' Trial May Shed Light on Start of War
Long-delayed Stanisic and Simatovic case could reveal how the Yugoslav conflict broke out.
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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.