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How To Fight Plutocracy
Even in developing democracies, political institutions remain vulnerable to capture by the super-rich.
Information is Under Threat, as Never Before
A personal note by Anthony Borden, Executive Director of the Institute for War & Peace Reporting.
Kyrgyzstan: A Taste of Secularism in Religious Schools
Draft regulations aims to increase oversight and introduce practical skills into curricula.
Kenya: Challenging Corruption
Investigative journalism is being used as a robust tool for advocacy.
Tourism in Kazakstan: Bad Service, Inflated Prices
Experts say that the government is failing to develop what could be a rich and profitable sector.
Ukraine Prepares for Elections
Politicians turn their attention to the war-torn east.
Rwanda: How Trade in Banned Alcohol Wrecks Lives
Investigation reveals that police collusion fuels lucrative smuggling industry.
Ukraine's Orthodox Crisis
Row over church’s independence could leave country more vulnerable to Russian influence.
Abkhazia's Confused Elections
Analysts say that controversial delay reflects a far deeper crisis.
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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.