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Will Belarus be Springboard for Russian Incursion into Ukraine?
Troop deployment reinforces tensions ahead of war games planned for next month.
Armenia Questions CSTO Role
The military alliance’s intervention in the Kazak crisis came in stark contrast to its inaction over Karabakh.
Cyberattacks Undermine Ukraine’s Security
Analysts highlight key weakness in hybrid war, alongside military build-ups and disinformation.
Kazakh Villages Struggle with Poverty
In Nur-Sultan, glitzy shopping malls and swanky hotels mirror Kazakhstan's vast natural resources. In the outskirts, villages with no running water and basic services tell a different story of poverty and inequality.
Ukraine Rolls Out Mass Recruitment for Volunteer Army
Officials expect a 130,000-strong force to be assembled within weeks.
Kazakstan: Economically Successful, Socially Unequal
Vast natural resources have made a select few rich while millions of Kazaks struggle to make ends meet.
Armenia: Vaccine Reluctance Prevails Among Pregnant Women
Resistance continues despite studies showing the jab shields both expectant mothers and their babies.
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Cuba: Childbirth Policy Endangers Mothers and Babies
New protocols introduced to reduce the number of caesareans may be putting lives at risk.
Karabakh: Hatred and Euphoria Are Fuelling Madness
Independent, dissenting Azerbaijani voices have never been so ostracised.
Azerbaijan’s Coronavirus Cover Up
Officials obscure systemic failings – aided by an uncritical media.
New Iraqi Law Threatens to Strangle Dissent
Government poised to adopt far-reaching legislation on online expression.
Rwanda: How Trade in Banned Alcohol Wrecks Lives
Investigation reveals that police collusion fuels lucrative smuggling industry.
Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet
Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.