Armenia: Old Alliance Trumps EU Hopes
Russian leader Vladimir Putin seals renewed alliance with trip to Yerevan, although some take to the streets for Ukrainian-style protest.
9 Dec 13
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Under Siege, Donetsk Slowly Shuts Down
People hunt for increasingly scarce food in the shops, and dive into Soviet-era bomb shelters when the artillery opens up.
11 Aug 14
Shifting Ground in Azerbaijan-Armenia Confrontation
Analysts examine new trends as geopolitical context evolves.
24 Nov 15
Restrictive NGO Law on the Way in Tajikistan
Outcry over attempts to curb foreign funding for civil society groups.
27 Nov 14
The Struggle Starts by Speaking Out
Giving voice and driving change takes sustained, collective effort.
8 Mar 24
Taylor Swift, Vladimir Putin and Kids Identifying as Cats
IWPR guide explores how malign actors use gendered narratives to disrupt societies – and lays out techniques to counter them.
21 Mar 24
Kyrgyzstan Follows Russia on "Gay Propaganda" Law
Proposed law envisages a year in jail for anyone deemed to be promoting a“positive attitude” to homosexuality.
10 Nov 14
Armenia's Receding European Ambitions
Long-awaited EU trade deal seems to have been upended by need to stay close to Moscow.
18 Oct 13
Moscow Ponders Central Asian Security, Stability
NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan adds urgency to Russian policymaking, regional expert says.
14 Jun 13
Winter Brings More Hardship for Azeri Refugees
Rural populations near Karabakh conflict zone already living on the margins, and extreme cold only makes things worse.
28 Feb 12
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