Taleban Threat May Tempt Turkmenistan Out of Isolation
Many border areas are either lawless or controlled by militants, raising the prospect of destabilisation.
Many border areas are either lawless or controlled by militants, raising the prospect of destabilisation.
Tashkent likely to be more amenable to regional security cooperation, but may still shun formal defence pact.
What price legitimacy if the ruling elite doesn’t always abide by the law?
As the public and politicians declare stronger Muslim identity, the challenge is to prevent extremist views from undermining the state.
In the midst of crisis, authorities seem to be prioritising unnecessary, bad laws.
The Kremlin is committing huge resources to extending its influence through spin rather than soldiers.
Khadija Ismayilova was arrested because of her determined pursuit of investigative journalism.
Conflict risk adds to difficult operating environment for local businesses and potential investors – but there are reasons for optimism, too.
Russia expert speaks of “a fundamental change in the world order where it is possible to violate international law with impunity”.
Interview with IWPR Caucasus editor Oliver Bullough.