Dan Peleschuk
Kazakhstan's switch from Cyrillic to Latin is about more than just alphabets
Kazakhstan's president is betting that transforming the alphabet will help his country bolster its national identity, ditch its Russian and Soviet colonial past and better integrate itself in the modern world.
Meet Central Asia's leaders for life
Democracy is a blast when there are no term limits, or age limits.
Why Ukraine’s newest Holocaust memorial is so important
The Space of Synagogues memorial comes at a time when Ukraine attempts both to sort out its national identity and commemorate its Jewish past. Neither effort has been straightforward.
People are lining up to pose as the founder of the Soviet Union in Ukraine’s capital
Anyone in Kiev who’s ever dreamed of standing in Vladimir Lenin’s shoes now has their chance, thanks to a Mexican artist.
What’s wrong with Russia’s version of the Patriot Act
Critics ranging from telecom firms to Edward Snowden are slamming new Russian legislation that was pushed through in the guise of fighting terrorism.
Russia is literally giving away land for free
President Vladimir Putin signed a law this month granting 2.5 acres of land in its Far East territory to any Russian who wants it. What's the catch?
Germany is receiving way fewer refugees now, but the crisis isn't over
Europe's biggest destination saw a sharp drop in the number of new arrivals, but asylum claims keep piling up.
Europe's 'nanny states' make it harder to vape and drink
The Nanny State Index reveals some countries come down extra hard on some of humanity's favorite vices.
The key to dealing with terrorism? Assuming it won’t go away
Completely eradicating terrorism — just like with violent crime — is simply unrealistic.
Here’s the other reason Putin is pulling out of Syria
'Mission accomplished' does not quite cover his motivation for calling time-out.
Germany is taking on Facebook’s data industrial complex
Personal privacy and data protection is a touchy subject for Germans.