Playing With Fire in Afghanistan's North
Recent protests in Jowzjan may signal attempts to chip away at central government.
The Cost of Privatising Power in Kyrgyzstan
The legal obstacles to inviting foreign investors to complete an ambitious hydroelectric scheme have been overcome, but plenty of questions remain about the politics and economics of privatisation.
Iraqi School Books Criticised for Sectarian Bias
Minorities say new religious curriculum places unfair emphasis on Shia Islam.
Turmoil Reveals Iraqi Reliance on US
Week of explosions and fraught negotiations shows Iraq struggling to emerge from America’s shadow.
Pakistan: Dec ‘09/Jan ‘10
IWPR trainees produce radio programmes and more of their articles appear in the local press.
Herati Divisions Over US Consulate Plan
Some say diplomatic mission will bring risk of attacks, but others hopeful it will boost city.
Blogosphere Liberates Pakistani Journalists
Fed up with government press restrictions and media self-censorship, they find their voice on web.
Garmsir Protest Shows Taleban Reach
Demo allegedly staged by insurgents leaves at least six dead and many more angry at government and foreign forces.
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Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
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Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.