Darkest Hour Before Dawn in East Ukraine?
More and more towns caught up in fighting as Ukrainian forces make inroads.
Concern Over Georgia's Saakashvili Arrest Warrant
Analysts note that legal moves look like political retaliation and could alienate allies in the EU and US.
Russian Aid Convoy Set to Enter Ukraine
Although deal may be close, suspicions linger about real aim of purported relief effort.
Uncertainty Dominates Ukraine Economic Outlook
Conflict risk adds to difficult operating environment for local businesses and potential investors – but there are reasons for optimism, too.
Azerbaijan Detains Activists Amid Karabakh Tensions
Baku accused of exploiting rising violence to charge dissidents with treason.
Putin Mediates Azeri-Armenian Talks
Sochi meeting comes amid rising tensions and worst violence in two decades.
Under Siege, Donetsk Slowly Shuts Down
People hunt for increasingly scarce food in the shops, and dive into Soviet-era bomb shelters when the artillery opens up.
Activists Arrested in Azeri Crackdown
Analysts say rising number of prosecutions indicate a concerted campaign against NGO sector.
Azeri-Armenian Conflict Fears as Death Toll Rises
Rising numbers of casualties shake 20-year-old ceasefire agreement.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
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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.