Kosovo Crime Wave
International officials in Kosovo seem powerless to stop a dramatic increase in crime.
The Lost Land of Shapsugia
A new Russian law on "ethnic minorities" has given the Shapsug people fresh hope of reclaiming their historical homeland
Tug of War
Russia and America play a tense game of political chess in the South Caucasus
Armenian Ghosts Haunt Istanbul
Relations between Turkey and Armenia take a turn for the worse as European leaders officially recognise the disputed genocide of 1.5 million Armenians in 1915
Black Sea Exotica
The last remnants of the Cherkess population on the Black Sea coast find themselves the unwilling stars of a cheap tourist pantomime
Tensions Grow in Stepanakert
For many of Nagorny Karabakh's erstwhile freedom-fighters, the fruits of victory are rapidly turning sour
Hijack Drama Descends into Tragicomedy
The blaze of publicity which surrounded the hijacking of a Russian aeroplane last week could well serve the interests of Islamic extremist groups
Russian Defector May Prove a Disappointment
The sensational defection of a former FSB officer is unlikely to furnish Western intelligence services with anything more than speculation and hearsay
Big Brother Refuses to Take Sides
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan try to win Russia's support over the Nagorny Karabakh deadlock
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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.