Crisis

People take part in a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, on July 11, 2021. © ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images

Historic Protests Sweep Cuba

Security forces detain prominent opposition figures as peaceful demonstrators are dispersed.

14 Jul 21

Men from the village of Verin Shen in Syunik, not far from where Azerbaijani soldiers are alleged to have crossed the border. © Arshaluis Mghdesyan

Border Tensions Signal Fresh Danger for Armenia and Azerbaijan

Moscow has offered to act as intermediary in delimitation efforts.

1 Jun 21

Pashinyan's protestors in a verbal clash with those against him at a rally in early March. © Arshaluys Mghdesyan

Can Armenia’s Political Truce Last?

Early elections and a new chief-of-staff unlikely to resolve ongoing crisis.

5 Apr 21

Opposition parties gathered in front of the National Assembly in Baghramyan Avenue to protest Pashinyan. © Mania Israyelyan

Armenia’s Political Crisis Heats Up

Leader condemns army interference after military chiefs demand his resignation.

8 Mar 21

Demonstrators mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government protests on October 17, 2020 in Beirut, Lebanon. On the one year anniversary since the unprecedented mass protests of Lebanese demanding political change as the country buckled under social and economic devastation. © Marwan Tahtah/Getty Images

More Than Ever, Lebanon Needs Media Freedom

How can we recover from our crisis and rebuild our country if we cannot speak out?

9 Feb 21

A shopper wearing a face mask walks in Old Havana. © Eliana Aponte/VIEWpress/Corbis via Getty Images

Cuba: New Dollar Shops Fuel Division

Economic measures supposed to ease the effects of the pandemic are increasing inequality.

7 Jan 21

An empty food marked in Holguin, Cuba. © Fernando Donate

Cuba Is Running Out of Food

A lack of hard currency mean that essential imports are in short supply.

7 Jan 21

President Zelensky holds a meeting with G7 ambassadors to Ukraine on the constitutional crisis currently facing the country. (Photo: President of Ukraine's Official Site)

Ukraine's Constitutional Court Crisis

The upset may prove to be a turning point for the current administration.

19 Nov 20

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. (Photo: Press Office of the Government of Armenia)

Armenian Prime Minister Under Threat

The tactical flexibility and impressive self-confidence that fueled Pashinyan’s rise to power have become his biggest weaknesses.

16 Nov 20

Ex president Sooronbay Zheenbekov (right) and prime minister, acting president Sadyr Zhaparov. (Photo: President's press service)

Kyrgyzstan: Fresh Elections Postponed

Country’s traditional partners, disturbed by ongoing crisis, suspend large tranches of aid.

3 Nov 20

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