Tag "human rights abuses"
Security
South and Central Asia
Kashmir riots highlight the risk of growing instability
The death of Hizbul Mujahideen’s leader in a gun battle with government forces in Kashmir sparked days of clashes. The insurgency is likely to continue, exploiting the India-Pakistan stalemate.
Europe
Politics
Romania’s anti-corruption fight sends mixed messages
Romania’s efforts to combat political abuse have received both praise and scorn, domestically, as well as internationally.
Economics
South and Central Asia
Uzbekistan’s electoral stability creates investment opportunities
The re-election of President Karimov for a 4th term spells continuation of rampant corruption, while Karimov is forced to reduce dependency on a Russia in crisis. However, the entailed political stability
