Karabakh: New Boundaries, New Realities
Many villages have become border settlements, with no buffer zone.
Kazakstan's Unsurprising Elections
President’s party wins again as pressure grows on independent observers and opposition forces.
Fears for Armenian Cultural Heritage in Karabakh
Officials warn that historic sites in areas under Baku’s control risk damage.
Karabakh Welcomes Peacekeeper "Brothers"
While their visible presence is reassuring, questions still remain over longer-term solutions.
Armenia: "Bring Our Sons Home"
Families of detainees demand answers about the fate of loved ones.
Belarus: Struggle for Change Continues
Exiled opposition leaders call for international support in their fight for democracy.
Populist Wins Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Election
Critics fear this may cost Kyrgyzstan and its people dearly.
Business As Usual for Kazak Elections
Upheaval in Kyrgyzstan and Belarus not expected to affect the outcome of January 10 polls.
2021: The New Global Concern
As 2020 draws to a close, at IWPR we are grappling with a global challenge that in its way is even more grave than coronavirus.
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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.