UN resolution has isolated Russia, but should not be read as general endorsement of the west

Resilience depends more on strong institutions than on purchasing power

Hugh Williamson of Human Rights Watch assesses the state of press freedom in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

The Arab world is upset that refugees are treated differently in the EU according to skin colour and religion

Egyptian regime uses spyware against critics – some of it bought from European companies.

Egypt’s regime severely restricts freedom of expression, forcing media to toe its line

West Africa scholar explains why global trends are giving rise to “systemic coups” in his world region

Government officials pay too little attention to fire hazards in Nepal

The IMF made many mistakes in its $ 57 billion loan programme in Argentina. Here are some lessons learned

Poor enforcement of building codes, inadequate zoning controls and deficient infrastructure add up to significant fire hazards in Nepal