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'Roll Call' Profiles RFE/RL Exhibit At Library Of Congress

The leading political newspaper looks at the "Voices from Afghanistan" on display now at the Library of Congress. More
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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

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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? Video

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

Letter From Dushanbe: A Town Called Apathy

Inspired by President Emomali Rahmon’s promise to hold the first-ever free and fair parliamentary elections, in which his party ended up winning a landslide, I recently returned to my home in Tajikistan. More

Do Central Asia's Gender Quotas Help Or Hurt Women?

Gender quotas exist throughout Central Asia, where women enjoyed equal rights and opportunities with men during the Soviet past. But not everyone is convinced this is a good thing. More

Five Years After Maskhadov's Death, Situation In North Caucasus Remains Complex

Five years ago, on March 8, 2005, the Russian authorities announced the death in a shootout of Chechen President and resistance commander Aslan Maskhadov. More

Kyrgyz Alpine Lake's Beauty Could Be Its Undoing

The popularity of Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul is now threatening the high-altitude lake's future. An international financial institution and the Kyrgyz government are trying to combat the threat. More

Inaction, Stigma Fuel Chechnya's TB Epidemic

Chechnya is facing a mounting epidemic of tuberculosis. Official indifference, low awareness, and a medical infrastructure battered by two wars have allowed TB to flourish in the North Caucasus republic. More

Iraqis Set For Key Electoral Test

This weekend's vote will say a lot about Iraq's stability just months before a planned U.S. troop drawdown. More
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