Afghanistan
Supporters of ICC Rally to its Defence
Critics of America’s opposition to the new international court make their point on Scheveningen beach.
Where Will ICC Strike First?
IWPR assesses which of the current conflicts around the world will throw up initial ICC cases.
Kurdistan Picks up the Pieces
The attack on the two main Kurdish parties has provided impetus for resolving their differences.
Ashura Recalls Injustice, Sacrifice
Karbala blasts disrupted Iraq's first public commemoration for decades of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
Women Excluded from Post-War Reconstruction
Women have an important role to play in building a democratic Iraq, but they have so far been conspicuous by their absence.
Questions Surround Elections
Iraqi politicians try to figure out whether they will win or lose from new political road-map.
Dushanbe Alarmed Over IMU Activity
The spectre of the IMU has returned to haunt the Tajik government
Afghanistan: New Model Army
A new, integrated Afghan army is needed to boost prospects of peace in the country.
Karzai May Struggle to Disarm Warlords
Political rivalries, economics and tradition stand in the way of any Afghan disarmament process.