Cyber hacktivists are busy undermining Putin’s invasion Max Smeets and Brita Achberger - May 12, 2022 Here’s what we know about one group
Many Turks say the government didn’t stop the wildfires quickly enough. Here’s the story. Sebnem Gumuscu - August 9, 2021 The Erdogan regime had sidelined an aviation association with years of experience fighting forest fires
Benin continues to slide toward autocracy Tyson Roberts - May 6, 2021 The government effectively banned opposition candidates, assuring an election win for President Patrice Talon last month.
What do ordinary Arabs think about normalizing relations with Israel? Dana El Kurd - October 25, 2020 Our research suggests many oppose normalization but may be reluctant to say so
Austrians vote Sunday — with a major corruption scandal in the background Manès Weisskircher - September 26, 2019 They’re voting for parliament for the second time in just two years.
Wait — why are the U.S., Russia and the E.U. suddenly cooperating in Moldova? Mitchell A. Orenstein and Ecaterina Locoman - June 25, 2019 And can the government they installed survive?
Kazakhstan’s police are cracking down on protesters — as political activism keeps rising. Erica Marat - June 20, 2019 It’s a conflict familiar in post-Soviet nations: Democratic expectations meet unreformed police forces.
Lebanon finally has a new government. Here are three reasons for cautious optimism. Jeffrey Karam - January 31, 2019 [caption id="attachment_83351" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, smiles
Military defections didn’t determine the Arab uprisings Kevin Koehler and Amy Holmes - December 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81832" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Egyptian security forces reach Tahrir Square
Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings are dropping. This is why. Samuel Greene and Graeme Robertson - July 19, 2018 By rights, Vladimir Putin should be having the time of