Cyberattacks Undermine Ukraine’s Security
Analysts highlight key weakness in hybrid war, alongside military build-ups and disinformation.
Kazak Villages Struggle with Poverty
In Nur-Sultan, glitzy shopping malls and swanky hotels mirror Kazakstan's vast natural resources. In the outskirts, villages with no running water and basic services tell a different story of poverty and inequality.
Ukraine Rolls Out Mass Recruitment for Volunteer Army
Officials expect a 130,000-strong force to be assembled within weeks.
Kazakstan: Economically Successful, Socially Unequal
Vast natural resources have made a select few rich while millions of Kazaks struggle to make ends meet.
Armenia: Vaccine Reluctance Prevails Among Pregnant Women
Resistance continues despite studies showing the jab shields both expectant mothers and their babies.
Georgia: Are Migrants a Threat to Society?
Citizens from the Middle East, Africa and Asia say that they are being routinely discriminated against when applying for residency.
Azerbaijan: Soaring Energy Prices Fuel Discontent
State blames increasing cost on global market, while analysts see exploitation and corruption at fault.
What Next for Kazakstan?
Leadership promises economic reforms – but does not stint on criticism of elite.
Kazakstan: Tokayev’s Ascent to True Power
The career diplomat’s slow, hierarchical advancement has finally lead to real authority.
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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.