Karzai Talks Tough in Helmand
The president delivers a tough-love speech in the troubled province, calling on residents to take responsibility for their own security.
Georgia Creates Army Reserves
The president wants the capacity to call up 100,000 men.
Hizb ut-Tahrir Emboldened in Kyrgyzstan
Islamic group uses various tactics to seek publicity despite being under a ban.
Afghanistan's Poppy Conundrum
This year’s eradication campaign in Helmand seems to be accomplishing little except beefing up support for the Taleban.
Heading Home to Uncertainty
Iraqi returnees find it difficult to resume their old lives.
Army Abuse Claims In Azerbaijan
Questions asked about whether bullying in the Azerbaijani army prompted three soldiers to cross the front line.
Tajik Museum Collections Under Threat
Art and antiquities vulnerable to thieves, damp and bookworms.
Fast-Track Learning for Women
Schools in the Kurdish north are encouraging adult education for women who never had a chance to go to school when they were young.
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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.