Cuba: Mystery Surrounds Failed Aid Donation
Havana blamed sanctions for a derailed delivery of medical supplies. But the story doesn’t stand up.
30 Apr 20
Crisis
Turkmenistan's Covid-19 Policy: Secrecy and Denial
The regime insists the country is virus-free, but experts warn of an impending crisis.
17 Apr 20
Tajikistan "Still Free of Coronavirus"
Unlike elsewhere in the world, the authorities have not imposed a quarantine or restricted public events.
1 Apr 20
Coronavirus Tests Central Asia's Strength
Parts of the region appear in denial, while elsewhere governments request emergency relief.
29 Mar 20
Armenia's Constitutional Reform Delayed Indefinitely
Flagship vote put on back burner while country deals with Covid-19.
28 Mar 20
Armenia: Can Government Popularity Weather Covid-19?
Critics claim leadership was too slow to focus on challenge ahead.
28 Mar 20
Is Russia Exploiting Coronavirus Fears in Georgia?
Kremlin believed to be fuelling social media efforts to stoke paranoia.
10 Mar 20
Kyrgyzstan: Atambaev Detained, But Not Out of the Game
Experts say arrest only marks a temporary truce in an ongoing power struggle.
11 Aug 19
''I Should Have Screamed More'' - Saakashvili on 2008 War
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili opens up over the disappointments, betrayals and deals made in the run-up to the 2008 war.
7 Aug 19
Surge In Violence Hits Fragile Afghan Economy
Renewed violence is both undermining public confidence and disrupting investment.
7 Feb 18
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