Turkey’s divided Circassians The large North Caucasus diaspora has found itself on opposite sides of Turkey’s polarized politics. Neil Hauer May 13, 2019
With capitalist ambition, a KGB museum opens in New York The investors behind the project wish to remain anonymous. Natasha Frid Apr 2, 2019
Chinese camp system evolving into Xinjiang Archipelago? An individual’s level of religious devotion and Chinese-language skills are factors determining the severity of punishment, a researcher says Mar 29, 2019
Perspectives | Turkey and Russia: The paradox of family resemblance The likelihood that Turkey and Russia can establish a long-term strategic alliance isn’t high, argues this commentary. In part, that’s because both see themselves as empires. Igor Torbakov Dec 28, 2018
Pashinyan clashes with Nagorno-Karabakh leaders Armenia’s election campaign gets testy as the prime minister takes aim at the leadership in the Armenia-backed de facto Karabakh government. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 3, 2018
Perspectives | Dispatch from Xinjiang: Friday doesn’t happen anymore On casual strolls through the backstreets of Xinjiang’s major cities, I have seen padlocked doors and piles of rubble where mosques long stood. Jennifer Balfour Nov 16, 2018
Pashinyan effect spreads to Nagorno-Karabakh After the “Velvet Revolution,” politics in Armenia's protectorate show signs of opening up, too. Joshua Kucera Jun 6, 2018
Armenian leader Pashinyan’s son volunteers to serve in Karabakh The move received praise from Armenians accustomed to seeing the sons of top officials shirk military service. Bradley Jardine May 29, 2018
Perspectives | Putin's Reelection Won't Fix Poverty and Pensions When it comes to pensions and other social benefits, Putin is good at implementing stop-gap measures, not long-term fixes. Sarah Wilson Sokhey Mar 13, 2018
Georgian-Russian Opera Singer Performs in Abkhazia, Scandal Ensues The singer put Gali authorities in a delicate spot after criticizing the separatist government. Bradley Jardine Feb 1, 2018
Iran Denies Compromise on Caspian Division “Given the deep disagreements between the member states over the demarcation issue, it seems there will be no deal in the near future.” Joshua Kucera Dec 21, 2017
Azerbaijan: Villagers Flee Frontline Shelling While many residents in villages - some less than 300 meters from the frontline - decided to remain, others fled the fighting. Famil Mahmudbeyli, Vusala Alibayli Apr 6, 2016
Tamada Travels: Iran’s Forbidden Rockers The Iranian heavy-metal band Masters of Persia left Iran in 2011 in search of a place amenable to their music and style. Giorgi Lomsadze May 2, 2014
Interview 180: As NATO Troops Withdraw From Afghanistan, Journalism Suffers Massoud Hossaini discusses the fear that the news media industry faces as NATO troops withdraw and the current status of female journalists. Dean C.K. Cox Oct 19, 2012