Armenia’s Russia Challenge
The limits of Moscow’s security promises now clearly demonstrates that Yerevan must adjust to a dangerous new reality of standing alone.
18 Jan 23
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Georgia’s Fateful Election
Government and opposition alike know these polls will have a huge influence on the country's future.
21 Oct 24
Why is Turkmenbashi Wielding the Axe?
An ongoing wave of sackings looks increasingly like an attempt by the president to scare off anyone who might be thinking about regime change.
20 Nov 05
Kazak Crackdown on Youth Activists
The government is refusing to register youth groups it fears are plotting a revolution.
20 Nov 05
Armenia AIDS Threat Growing
A mobile population, drug use and low levels of public awareness feed HIV infection rates.
11 Dec 07
Dagestan: Forced Confessions Claims
Two recent cases highlight the alleged Dagestani police practice of framing people.
26 Sep 06
Nagorny Karabakh’s Female Deminers
The region has the highest per capita rate in the world of accidents due to unexploded ordnance.
8 Mar 23
Kazak Election: Too Good to be True?
The president claims a landslide victory, while his opponents say it lacks credibility.
9 Dec 05
Armenia: Claims of Official Harassment Mar Ballot
Opposition activists see arrest of anti-government campaigner as culmination of campaign to cow them before the election.
14 May 07
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