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The Conflict Between Armenia And Azerbaijan

Protests In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Angry demonstrators took over government, television, and security buildings in Bishkek, protesting the results of Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary elections.

1 In 3 Russians Believe Navalny Was Poisoned

A Powerful Kyrgyz Clan's Political Play

The Matraimov family has long used its questionable wealth to gain social and political influence in its native Kyrgyzstan. For this year’s parliamentary elections, they’ve pulled out all the stops.

Mapping The Matraimov Family's Properties

For years, a top Kyrgyz customs chief enabled -- and profited from -- a smuggling empire run by a secretive Uyghur family. And while he has left public service, Raimbek Matraimov -- and his relatives -- have amassed vast, unexplained wealth that they have converted into influence.

How A Kyrgyz Customs Chief Enabled A Secretive Smuggling Empire

For years, a top Kyrgyz customs chief enabled -- and profited from -- a secret smuggling empire. And while he has left public service, Raimbek Matraimov -- and his relatives -- have amassed vast, unexplained wealth that they have converted into influence.

Where Armenia, Azerbaijan Get Their Weapons

The Women Taking The Fight To Lukashenka

It's been more than 50 days since anti-government protests started in Belarus following the alleged reelection of Alyaksandr Lukashenka in a disputed presidential vote. One noteworthy feature of these demonstrations is the leading role women have played in events. Not only is the main political chal

Migrants Not So Welcome

These countries have the least-accepting attitudes toward migrants, a poll by Gallup reveals.

What Russians Think About Belarus

The Higher-Education Gender Gap