Civil Society

Jared Sloan interviews journalist J. Lester Feder about his new book on the LGBTQ+ Ukrainians fighting for freedom and justice- for themselves and Ukraine.

Oliver Fisk examines how Kazakhstan aids Russia’s crackdown on activists and deserters fleeing the Kremlin.

Georgie Archer analyses the quiet mechanics of Bulgaria's disinformation environment in light of recent elections.

Jackie Erlon-Baurjan brings you a unique insight into the geopolitics of the Nevada Semipalatinsk nuclear power plant.

Mathieu Lemoine reviews Jahongir Azimov’s Another Day in Uzbekistan, offering a portrait of contemporary life beyond post-Soviet clichés.

Davit Jincharadze explains the three major aspects of Georgia’s resistance that he believes have to be won in 2026.

Daniel Jarosak looks at trade unions in Ukraine and the anti-social policies of the current Ukrainian government that affect them.

Julian Postulart explores the countless historical, cultural and economic links between Kazakhstan and Xinjiang Kazakhs in China.

Ted Thomas documents the anti-government resistance in Georgia by Tbilisi’s Vaso Abashidze New State Theatre.

Sasha Molotkova charts the gradual reshaping and dismantling of “traditional femininity” by various groups of Russian women.