Cash-strapped but strategically important, Tajikistan is undergoing rapid change with its future increasingly being shaped by a power play between China and Russia. Klas Lundström reports.
Despite threats, regional media in Russia is resurgent and inspiring audiences tired of the ‘official version’ broadcast by the nationals. Tina Burrett surveys the changes afoot.
Is conflict in the Arctic drawing closer? Rather than spurring action on climate change, rapidly melting ice is creating more opportunities for geopolitical rivalry.
The struggle to define Russia’s future is under way but those hoping for a more progressive post-Putin Russia shouldn’t hold their breath, writes Tina Burrett.
Moscow has opened the first criminal case for an alleged violation of its widely criticized ‘Foreign Spy’ law against civil-society activist Valentina Cherevatenko. Erin Kilbride reports.
Labour rights in post-socialist countries such as Russia, China and Vietnam are being fought for from outside, not within, official trade unions. Tim Pringle reports.
Those living with HIV in the Ukraine face an uncertain future following cuts to support services, reports Gabriella Jozwiak.
Isabella Moore photographs those bearing the brunt of the latest crackdown on LGBTI rights.
The authorities are cracking down on dissent in Russia, writes Victor Sonkin.
4 March, Presidential Elections, Russia
Investigating the truth can be deadly for Russia’s journalists, as Tina Burrett discovers.