We know you're busy and probably don't have the time to read all of our coverage each and every day. That's why we've put together The Week's Best. Here are some of the highlights produced in English by RFE/RL's team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past seven days.
What Moldova And Georgia Showed Us About Pushback Against Russian Influence
Starkly differing election outcomes in Moldova and Georgia highlight the way their respective governments and civil society pushed back to resist Russian influence. By Andy Heil
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RFE/RL Journalists Among Georgian Reporters Threatened While Covering Pivotal Elections
Georgian journalists said they faced intimidation and violence while covering the country's crucial parliamentary elections on October 26. European election observers said on October 27 that the vote took place in a “divisive” environment with widespread intimidation and instances of violence. The hostile climate was said to have undermined the election outcome that looks set to keep the country's ruling Georgian Dream party in power. By RFE/RL's Georgian Service and Austin Malloy
Israel's Attack On Iran Has Left Tehran Offensively And Defensively Weaker
Israel’s October 26 attack on Iran has affected Tehran’s missile production and air-defense systems, impacting its long-range strike capabilities. By targeting critical military sites, Israel may have shifted the strategic balance, leaving Iran's offensive and defensive potential diminished. By Kian Sharifi
The Russian Tail: How Data Could Reveal Georgian Election Fraud
Data analysts have identified suspicious voting patterns known as the "Russian tail" in Georgia's 2024 parliamentary elections. The anomalies mirror patterns seen in manipulated elections. By Luka Pataia and RFE/RL Graphics
The Moldovan Town Where 95 Percent Said 'No' To The EU
As Moldova's presidential election goes into a second round runoff on November 3, the pro-Western incumbent faces a tough battle for votes in a town where 95 percent voted against the European Union in a recent referendum. By Georgeta Carasiucenco, Oleg Captarenco, Alexandru Ianciu,
RFE/RL's Moldovan Service, and Ray Furlong
Harris Or Trump: What Will It Mean For Ukraine?
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election may affect Ukraine more than any other foreign country. The candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, have staked out two very different positions on support for Ukraine, but how they will act in office should they win isn’t exactly clear. By Todd Prince
Israel's Ban On UN Agency 'Beyond Catastrophic' For Palestinians
Israel’s ban on the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), if implemented, would severely hamper aid operations in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, experts have warned. By Abubakar Siddique
The Warning Shots Of A Power Struggle In Uzbekistan?
An unsuccessful gun attack on the car of an ally of President Shavkat Mirziyoev's daughter has given rise to speculation that the country's family-dominated political scene might not be as peaceful as it looks from the outside. By Chris Rickleton and RFE/RL's Uzbek Service
North Korean Troops Are 'Fair Game' In Russia's War Against Ukraine
After weeks of intelligence reports, it has been confirmed that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia. The development raises concerns that they could be sent into battle against Ukraine, but there are questions about their readiness and what Pyongyang might get from Moscow in return. By Michael Scollon
In Serbia, An Intersex Survivor Speaks Out Against 'Sex Normalization' Surgery
A survivor of "sex normalization" surgery talked to RFE/RL's Balkan Service about the operation's catastrophic effects. By Sonja Gocanin and Andy Heil
