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The Israel factor looms large for Tehran.

Satellite imagery doesn’t provide clear answers.

A showdown looms with EU accession hopes at stake.

Fears Karabakh Armenian leadership could become Moscow’s tool.

Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy?

Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region.

Georgians just want to celebrate on-field success.

The irony is that while Kazakhstan routinely struggles with floods in spring, the months that follow often deliver drought.

The interest in the region evinced by international outlets in the post-9/11 period has faded. But ignoring Central Asia could come at a cost.

Captive journalists treated as dangerous political dissidents in violation of Geneva Convention.

Schools are thousands of teachers short of requirement; Salaries are dismal, educators are demoralized, children are bored.

No date set for territory handover.

The martyr’s rule begins.

In the days since the mass killing at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants across Russia have been subjected to threats, verbal abuse and increased harassment from law enforcement.

The attitudes displayed by the show presenters echoed sentiments commonly found in Kazakh society, activists say.

The government in Tashkent appears to be ignoring appeals from the international agency.

Georgians worry Putin might go nuclear.

Public trust of Armenians toward Russia cratering.

Are the two sides closing in on a peace settlement?

Positive sum > zero sum.

The reform is designed to address dissatisfaction over the perception that judges are, under the current hybrid system, unduly influencing juries.

A new way of promoting rule of law.

Magical results in one of Europe’s premier football tournaments.

Officials are guaranteeing up to eight hours of electricity daily, but no more.

Japarov has ordered a review of the legislation, which suggests it may be reintroduced again down the line.