Integrating Islamic Trends in Kyrgyzstan
How religion and politics are mixing in a previously secular state.
3 Jul 17
Elections
Kyrgyzstan: Election Campaigning Co-opts Islam
Will politicians use religious discourse to appeal to the electorate?
26 Jun 17
Questions Over Arrest of Kyrgyz Opposition Figure
Authorities accused of a selective use of the law when dealing with opponents.
2 Mar 17
Uzbekistan's New President – a Reformer or Another Dictator?
Initial moves towards reform have not convinced observers that the new leader will end a quarter of a century of dictatorial rule.
7 Dec 16
Violence Mars Georgia's Election Season
Landmark vote comes four years after the country’s first peaceful transfer of power following independence.
7 Oct 16
Georgia Reaches Out for the Ethnic Vote
Armenian and Azerbaijani voters are finally being wooed by politicians.
2 Oct 16
Armenia's Government Make-Over
The ruling party is trying to change its image after a difficult few months.
23 Sep 16
Georgia Gears Up for Parliamentary Elections
Analysts predict a fierce struggle ahead as most voters are undecided.
13 Jul 16
Filipinos Look to Strongmen to Bring Change
Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.
6 May 16
Armenian Reform Vote Tarnished by Fraud Allegations
Political opposition says referendum was fixed, and international monitors call for claims of widespread abuses to be investigated.
14 Dec 15
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