As a veteran Marxist, Lukashenko understands the power of the proletariat. But there are signs they are about to turn against him

Kyriakos Mitsotakis looks increasingly likely to become another Orban

Batyr Berdyev went from diplomat to prisoner in one of the world’s most oppressive states. Now his poems, smuggled out of jail, have been published in English

Brian Slocock explains the Syrian regime’s security apparatus

Colombia's peace deal was only the first step for the seven thousand rebels

And why those involved don't think it could happen now

Unconditional support for the Kurdish YPG could have long-term conseqeunces

Three of the year’s most acclaimed novels ask fundamental questions of the United States

The candidate that lobbyist and political consultant Paul Manafort advised was not a polished politician. He was prone to outbursts and many questioned whether he had the proper temperament for the presidency. His subsequent campaign took place in a highly-charged media environment, full of barely-concealed threats, brazen displays of unprecedented hostility, routine violations of political and social norms, and many other provocations that appeared to be designed to undermine faith in the electoral process itself.

Travelling across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, Elle Hardy discovered a fascinating mix of ancient cultures, simmering divisions and seeming contradictions