Why the Slovak elections this weekend are more important for Central Europe than the mid-October Polish elections. From Respekt.
Posted inMedia, National politics, Slovakia
And the Winner Is … AI?
As Slovakia heads to the polls, the head of a disinformation-fighting initiative urges tighter scrutiny of the digital arena.
Posted inKosovo
Kosovo Serbs, Authorities Trade Accusations in Wake of Shootout
An Orthodox monastery became a killing ground as police battled what the U.S. ambassador termed “a trained, organized group.”
Posted inCommentary, Law & justice, Ukraine
The Troubling Case of a “War Hero”
What the Hunka scandal in Canada reveals about World War II complexities.
Posted inCommentary, Eastern Europe & Russia
Ignorance Kills
Once just annoying, our inbuilt capacity to get things wrong has become downright dangerous. How did it happen?
Posted inEnvironment, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Is the Resurgent Saiga a Threat to Farmers?
Experts argue for a pragmatic approach to manage the antelope population, now at record high levels. From Eurasianet.
Posted inCaucasus, International politics
Armenian Exodus From Karabakh Gathers Pace
Breakaway region could soon have virtually no Armenians after Azerbaijan’s defeat of local separatists.
Posted inCommentary, Environment
Invest in Communities, Not Just Companies
Has the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development learned anything from past mistakes?
Posted inNational politics, Poland
What Unites and What Divides Poland?
Much divides Polish society, yet with parliamentary elections coming up in October, the country remains united in its attitude toward sovereignty. From EUROPP.
Posted inCaucasus, Communist legacy
Armenian Separatists Surrender as Azerbaijan Takes Full Control in Karabakh
Reports say more than 100 dead as Baku retakes remaining territory lost to Armenian forces after the Soviet collapse. From Reuters.
