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Is Colombia Ready for Peace?

Agreement to hold talks is important, but fighting continues and there is massive distrust between government and rebel guerrillas.

Kyrgyz Elite Ousts Over-Independent Premier

Change of government strengthens position of president and his party by sidelining an up-and-coming politician.

Kyrgyz Elites Exploit Disenfranchised Youth

Political classes mobilise young people for their own ends.

IMF Needs to Rethink Uzbekistan

Detained ICC Lawyer Tireless Advocate of Fair Trials

Profile of Melinda Taylor, detained with three colleagues in Libya.

Armenian Election: "Stakes Could Not be Higher"

Politicians must restore slipping public confidence through fair elections and commitment to reform.

Syrians More United Than World Believes

Opposition may be diverse, but it shares common distress about the past and hope for the future.

Kony Video May Lead to Deeper Questions

Although Kony 2012 film largely deals with past events, it could prompt wider debate about justice.

Iran Crisis Poses Major Risks to South Caucasus

Each state has different relationship with Tehran, but all are vulnerable to conflict spillover.

Turkmen Industrialisation Plan Requires Sweeping Reforms