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PBS Newshour tours RFE/RL's exhibit at the Library of Congress

The PBS Newshour's 'Art Beat' takes an exclusive look at the multimedia exhibit 'Voices From Afghanistan' displaying some of the thousands of hand-painted scrolls and letters sent to RFE/RL's Radio Azadi by its listeners in Afghanistan. More

Garry Kasparov Talks About Putin's Endgame

Former world chess champion and current Kremlin gadfly Garry Kasparov sat down recently with RFE/RL Azerbaijani Service correspondent Ibragim Bayamduroglu to talk about the Russian political landscape. In a wide-ranging interview, Kasparov interprets Vladimir Putin's vision, cites a Russian tendency toward authoritarianism and its effect on the region, and skewers the idea of a "pro-Russian" Ukrainian president. More

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EU Foreign Policy Chief Puts Focus On Neighborhood

Catherine Ashton, the EU's high representative for foreign policy, told the European Parliament in Strasbourg today reforms in the bloc's immediate neighborhood will be her key priority and will be vital in furthering the bloc's ambition to play a greater role in the world. More

In Marjah, New Gains Could Offer Escape From Tragic Past

Locals see a window of opportunity in the wake of a recent offensive in Marjah, which for years served as an insurgent stronghold in southern Afghanistan. More

EU Enlargement Chief Tackles Balkans, Moldova, Eastern Neighbors, And 'Elephant In The Room'

Stefan Fule, the new EU commissioner for enlargement and the European Neighborhood Policy, says the European Union is looking to keep its relations with neighbors on a pragmatic footing. Fule also recommends pragmatism to the EU's neighbors in their relations with Russia, but says the countries must remain free in choosing their own future. In an interview with RFE/RL's Brussels correspondent, Ahto Lobjakas, the commissioner also said the EU would not accept the emergence of any new states in the Balkans. More

The Blooming Friendship Between Azerbaijan And Israel

Although Azerbaijan is a predominantly Shi’ite Muslim country and a majority of ethnic Azeris live in neighboring Iran (a ferocious enemy of Israel), Baku routinely shares intelligence with the Jewish state, buys its arms, and considers it trustworthy in security matters, completely contradicting stereotypes about a “clash of civilizations.” More

What Really Happened During The Dobrovoljacka Attack?

Although he is an ethnic Serb, Jovan Divjak joined the ranks of the Bosnian Territorial Defense forces at the beginning of the war and became a key figure in Sarajevo's defense against the besieging Serbian forces. Divjak recently spoke to RFE/RL about the seminal events of May 2 and 3, 1992 -- events which have been returned to the international spotlight by Serbia's extradition request for Ejup Ganic. More

In Kyrgyzstan, Polygamy's Rise Takes Its Toll On Women

The institution of marriage is ideally meant to bring a sense of comfort and security to its partnership. But a rise in polygamy among increasingly devout Central Asian Muslims is changing the rules about family life -- and leaving many women vulnerable and betrayed in the process. More