Kazakstan: Nazarbayev’s Fading Personality Cult
Since 1991, the ex-leader has become identified with the state itself, but his status is now crumbling.
“Calm Down and Breathe” - Ukraine Downplays Russian Invasion
Experts say that Zelensky fears the impact on the country’s economy and his chances of winning a second term.
Ukraine: Russia Mobilises Disinfo Alongside Military
Could a sudden increase in fake news be a precursor to real-world escalation?
Moldova: A Soldier’s Coming Out Sparks Debate
The case of 18-year-old gay recruit who refused to finish his mandatory military service due to harassment has set off a wider discussion about LGBT rights.
In the Trenches of Ukraine’s Long War
As diplomacy scrambles to avert the threat of a Russian invasion, Ukraine is locked into a consuming, nerve-wrecking conflict against Moscow-backed militias.
Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Investigative Journalist
Case highlights growing pressures on free expression in Central Asian state.
Kazakstan: Will Nur-Sultan City Be Renamed?
Calls for reinstatement of “Astana” as ex-leader continues to be blamed for legacy of corruption and inequality.
Will Belarus be Springboard for Russian Incursion into Ukraine?
Troop deployment reinforces tensions ahead of war games planned for next month.
Armenia Questions CSTO Role
The military alliance’s intervention in the Kazak crisis came in stark contrast to its inaction over Karabakh.
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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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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.