New York’s post-Soviet gay community discusses imported homophobia Homophobia often follows gay and transgender immigrants from the former Soviet Union to Brooklyn. Sharon Lurye Dec 26, 2018
Turkmenistan threatens Belarusian company with international arbitration A Belarusian-built potash plant is producing way less than it should. Nov 6, 2018
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey: There's no getting past Gulen Turkey is pushing Kyrgyzstan to cede control of its best schools. Sep 11, 2018
Belarus: Eco-protestors target proposed shipping route through Ukraine and Poland The EU and multilateral lenders are studying the project. Tom Allan Sep 5, 2018
Turkey’s last Armenian village honors long-ago stand A dwindling community celebrates a holiday feast and commemorates an epic battle of survival. Ayla Jean Yackley Aug 30, 2018
Turkish lira casts pall over Caucasus and Central Asia In the Caucasus and Central Asia, the lira’s rot could spread Maximilian Hess Aug 21, 2018
Istanbul's storied 'suitcase trade' with ex-USSR remains resilient despite downturn The trade is one of the strongest links between Istanbul and the former Soviet world. Paul Benjamin Osterlund, Photos by Hilaneh Mahmoudi Aug 9, 2018
New York theater fills Russian community’s hunger for drama The Russian-language theater was packed during a recent performance. Sharon Lurye Jul 10, 2018
With new railway, Turkey seeks to isolate Armenia and integrate Azerbaijan Kars sees itself as the hub for one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects Bradley Jardine Jun 29, 2018
Russian-speaking LGBT activists paint a rainbow in New York Hostility follows many Russian-speaking LGBT asylum seekers to New York. Isobel Cockerell, Madis Kabash Jun 8, 2018
Uzbekistan: Turkish president’s visit generates billions in deals Companies sealed $3 billion worth of investment contracts. May 1, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s Diaspora: An evening of Music and Conversation Kyrgyz organizations in New York and Chicago strive to make their community feel welcomed – and included – in their new home. Maria Mammina, Sarah Bellingham Feb 9, 2018
Turkey Suspends Talk Show for ‘Insulting’ Azeri Leader and Wife “I can make jokes about this funny situation in Azerbaijan, since we can’t joke about those in our own country.” Ayla Jean Yackley Jan 26, 2018