IWPR Editorial Comment

Platform for IWPR staff and trainees to express their views on issues and controversies related to programme themes.

15 Dec 11

Does end of military mission expose Iraq to new dangers?

24 Nov 11

Victory for incumbent president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is good news despite election boycott by her chief opponent.

9 Nov 11

Flawed preparations for upcoming ballot means results likely to be disputed, and may even provoke violence.

3 Nov 11

Arab countries embracing democracy should learn from the costly mistakes made in Iraq’s post-Saddam era.

19 Oct 11

Many Syrian activists have denounced the Arab League call for talks as effectively a green light for Assad to attempt to crush will of demonstrators.

30 Sep 11

Prosecuting journalists for reporting on sensitive topics is shooting the messenger.

22 Sep 11

Killing of top negotiator could be sign of worse conflict to come once international troops leave.

19 Sep 11

Many Egyptians are calling for a revision of the Camp David agreement - but Israel is in no mood for dialogue.

25 Aug 11

Authorities should not miss chance to deliver justice following 20-year conflict with northern rebels.

16 Aug 11

Leading Russian analyst says Tajikistan’s leaders overestimate how much they can pressure world powers to secure lucrative military base deals.

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