Bosnia's "Accidental" Genocide
The acquittal of Krajisnik on genocide charges sparks debate in academic circles on the very definition of this gravest of all crimes.
Kadyrov Stakes Leadership Claim
A confident Ramzan Kadyrov turns 30, and looks to the Chechen presidency.
Azerbaijani Media Suffers Blow
Leading editor says he is being intimidated into silence.
Uzbekistan: Andijan Braced for Winter Fuel Crisis
In a country with huge gas reserves, residents of a major city are told they must make their own heating arrangements.
Tajikistan: Shadow-Boxing with Militant Threat
How high is the risk of Islamic insurgency to Tajikistan and its neighbours?
Latest
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.
Editor's Picks
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.