Ukraine-Belarus Tensions Escalate
Diplomatic frictions fuel economic sanctions, with potentially damaging consequences.
Could Taleban Gains in Northern Afghanistan Threaten Tajikistan?
Insecurity increases as insurgents appear energised by imminent US withdrawal.
Belarus: First Nuclear Plant Sparks Safety Fears
Construction of the Russian-built power station has been dogged by controversy.
Can Final Mladic Verdict Give Hope for Justice in Syria?
Campaigners note lessons and warnings as the UN tribunal ends its work.
Russia Looms Large Over Armenian Elections
Security consequences of Karabakh war may reverse the country’s pro-Western drift.
Sanctions Mount on Belarus
Fallout from dissident journalist’s detention marks a turning point for Lukashenko’s regime.
Abkhazia Braced for Russian Property Boom
Proposed legislation in the breakaway republic would open up real estate sales to foreigners.
Armenia Extends Turkish Import Ban
Officials argue that that political and security issues trump any economic consequences.
Georgia: Amnesty Bill Causes Further Tensions
Activists decry blanket pardon for all those involved in June 2019 protests.
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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?
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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.