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Ukraine-Belarus Tensions Escalate
Diplomatic frictions fuel economic sanctions, with potentially damaging consequences.
Could Taleban Gains in Northern Afghanistan Threaten Tajikistan?
Insecurity increases as insurgents appear energised by imminent US withdrawal.
Belarus: First Nuclear Plant Sparks Safety Fears
Construction of the Russian-built power station has been dogged by controversy.
Can Final Mladic Verdict Give Hope for Justice in Syria?
Campaigners note lessons and warnings as the UN tribunal ends its work.
Russia Looms Large Over Armenian Elections
Security consequences of Karabakh war may reverse the country’s pro-Western drift.
Sanctions Mount on Belarus
Fallout from dissident journalist’s detention marks a turning point for Lukashenko’s regime.
Turkey: Has Sea Snot Killed the Marmara?
Huge overgrowth of marine mucilage threatens to suffocate Turkish coastline near Istanbul.
Havana Bets All on Cuba’s Own Vaccine
Despite a devastating economic crisis, the country is set on becoming the first in the region to develop its own jab.
Abkhazia Braced for Russian Property Boom
Proposed legislation in the breakaway republic would open up real estate sales to foreigners.
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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.