As the third anniversary of a bloody crackdown in Andijon approached, the West stood accused of forgiving the Uzbek government for a massacre in the interest of oil and gas. ... more
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How have lives changed since Pristina declared independence from Serbia nearly three months ago? RFE/RL correspondent Ricki Green's video reports from Kosovo paint the picture of a fledgling state divided. ... more
In an editorial titled "Cyberjamming," "The Wall Street Journal-Europe" discusses the recent cyberattacks against RFE/RL's Belarus Service and other sites. ... more
A new report by RFE/RL senior analyst Daniel Kimmage examines how Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups use the Internet to spread their message of global jihad. ... more
Russia's next president, Dmitry Medvedev, is considered to be more palatable for the West. But under his leadership, Russia's domestic and foreign-policy course is unlikely to change in fundamental ways. ... more
In a speech at the Heritage Foundation, President Jeffrey Gedmin said RFE/RL's broadcasts represent the belief that free speech and an independent press are the essential components of a healthy civil society. ... more
Not allowed to sing in Iran about the harsh treatment of women in society, rap group Tapesh 2012 (Pulse 2012) is doing just that from Germany. ... more
In a new report, Save The Children finds that Afghanistan is one of the world's worst countries in which to become a mother, with only 14 percent of births being attended by skilled health personnel. ... more
In a video presentation, RFE/RL Georgian Service Director David Kakabadze discusses the escalating diplomatic row over Georgia's breakaway republic and what's at stake. ... more
Noted historian Norman Stone reflects on the impact and the legacies of World War II and other wars of the 20th century on the Soviet Union, Turkey, and the Balkans. ... more
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