Afghans Continue to Flee

A lasting peace may be the only way of stemming the flood of Afghan asylum seekers.

Mafia Fuels Balkans Turmoil

Organised crime at every level of Balkan society prevents true entrepreneurship and the emergence of civil society.

Uzbeks Withdraw From Regional Grouping

Uzbek Authorities Move Against Top Photographer

Rights groups ridicule suggestions that Umida Ahmedova’s images libel Uzbek nation as a whole.

Turkmen Students Flee Abroad

Endless propaganda and bribes to pass exams are just two of the disincentives to going to university in Turkmenistan.

Uzbekistan's Revolving Foreign Policy

Tashkent abandons regional security bloc, but such policy shifts are never permanent.

Russian Energy Giant Captures Armenian Market

Critics say deal gives Kremlin political as well as economic leverage.

Georgian Tourist Industry Fears Downturn

Travel restrictions introduced in 2014 are blamed for reduction in visitors to picturesque Caucasus state.

Opposition Still Boycotting Armenian Parliament

President’s supporters appear unconcerned as two factions continue boycott in support of a referendum to oust him.