With Karimov Ailing, What Next for Uzbekistan?
The authoritarian system built over 25 years may outlast any one leader.
31 Aug 16
Regime
Azerbaijan Clamps Down Ahead of Referendum
Mooted legal changes would further entrench the president's power.
25 Aug 16
Ashgabat's Immaculate White Marble Façade
Grand architecture aims to reinforce national identity, but the human reality is different.
4 Jul 16
Yet Another Amnesty in Azerbaijan
Observers warn that the crackdown on dissenters continues.
30 Jun 16
Uzbekistan's Latest Answer to Facebook
The government wants to control people’s lives both online and offline.
16 Jun 16
What Do Cubans Think of the Obama Visit?
Ordinary citizens have their own message for the US president.
19 Mar 16
Tajik Fatwa Misfires
Top clerics say it’s just about extremism, others see it as unwarranted political interference.
24 Oct 14
Syria's Endemic Corruption
Exiled Syrian recalls the economic misery and corruption that prompted him to leave the country.
15 Sep 11
Arab States Desert Syrian Leader
Former friends supporters distance themselves as unrest continues in Syria.
18 Aug 11
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