The Big Comeback
Wherever he goes, Mikheil Saakashvili is bound to raise the political temperature, even when locked up in a Georgian prison.
Upheaval in Belarus
‘Despite Everything, I’m Optimistic’
Press freedom fighter Yuliya Slutskaya reflects on her eight months in prison and the future of journalism in Belarus.
To Be or Not to Be
Putin and Lukashenka acted as if their recent summit was groundbreaking, but many questions remained unanswered, including how much these two really need each other.
Belarus Authorities to Liquidate Domestic Violence Shelter
Looking back at the importance of Radislava to women in need.
‘If You Thirst for Freedom, Seize It!’
In the songs they sang during the 2020 uprising, Belarusians stood up to personal inertia, fear, and alienation.
The Minsk-Prague Underground Express
How activists persuaded Czech authorities to evacuate dozens of brutalized Belarusians out from under the noses of the Lukashenka regime.
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Around the Bloc
Turkish Lira Sinks to Historic Low
Plus, Polish coal miners protest Turow mine decision, Russia-NATO relationship on the rocks, and more.
Kremlin Has ‘No Respect’ for Navalny’s EU Human Rights Prize
Plus, Latvia introduces new coronavirus lockdown, Moscow hosts Taliban talks, and more.
Polish PM Rejects EU’s ‘Language of Threats’
Plus, new coronavirus restrictions in Moscow, Saakashvili on hunger strike, and more.
Russia Suspends NATO Mission in Retaliation for Spying Allegations
Plus, elections in Estonia and Armenia, Turkey summons 10 ambassadors, and more.
Opposition Claims Victory in North Macedonian Local Elections
Plus, Marki-Zay wins Hungarian primaries, French ambassador told to leave Belarus, and more.
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Commentary
Predictability Makes Us Vulnerable
A lack of imagination on the part of democrats and liberals makes them easy targets for salesmen of lies. From Dennik N.
Celebrations Now, Storms Ahead?
Rational politicians won the Czech elections, but it remains to be seen if they can orient the country in the right direction.
A Vote on Values
Will Czechia stay the course after its elections? Let us hope political maturity will lead the way.
A Time for Reflection
The end of the Merkel era should lead to a reckoning among the region’s politicians – if only more far-sighted leaders could be found.
Latest News
Information Pollution in Kosovo
Frustrated by the low level of media literacy in her country, one journalist decides to take things into her own hands.
Another Land: Nagorno-Karabakh One Year After the War
A journalist explores the evolution of the breakaway territory since the change of borders last November. From JAMnews.
Women’s Volleyball Becomes a Surprise Hit
The success of the team has provided a welcome alternative to the ugly divisiveness around men’s football, but not everyone seems ready for it.
Between the Borders: You Can’t Get Through
How dozens of people have been left stranded between the Polish and Belarusian borders. From Political Critique.
On the Heroes Trail: Self-Discovery and New Friendships
Slovakia’s longest trail turns even introverted hikers into social creatures. Encounters with strangers make this test of physical and mental strength easier. From Dennik N.
Shelter From the Storm
With the help of outdoor cat houses and volunteer labor, Istanbul seeks to improve the lives of its thousands of stray cats.
