Assessing Armenia-Turkey Normalisation
After decades of strained relations, why are they finally making serious moves towards re-opening ties?
Moldova Ratifies Istanbul Convention Amid Disinformation and Opposition
Conservative parties obstructed its adoption for supposedly eroding “traditional family values”.
Armenia: App Tackles Domestic Violence, One Tap at a Time
An all-women team turned to mobile phone technology to provide a free and easy-to-use tool.
Ukraine Faces Winter Energy Crisis
Analysts fear that Russia may become the country’s only possible electricity supplier.
Armenia: Homeless Amid the Pandemic
It’s hard to protect yourself from the virus without proper facilities.
Belarus: Refugee Crisis Not Yet Out of The Woods
While some asylum seekers have been moved to temporary accommodation, the underlying issues remain unresolved.
The Open Wound of Armenia’s POWs
As Azerbaijan captures 13 Armenian servicemen amid the worst fighting since the 2020 war, the fate of other prisoners of war remains uncertain.
Russian Troops Continue to Mass on Ukrainian Border
Analysts see build-up as part of a multi-pronged provocation against the West.
Kazak State Tightens Grip on Social Media
Rights groups fear that a bill framed to safeguard children could limit free speech and intensify government control.
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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.