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Azerbaijani Independence Was "Birth of Freedom"

Despite difficulties of transition, eyewitness to Azerbaijan’s separation from Soviet Union has no regrets.

23 Dec 11

Does end of military mission expose Iraq to new dangers?

15 Dec 11

Army presented itself as saviour of spring revolution, but is proving to be just the opposite.

29 Nov 11

Even state broadcasters are airing criticism, although red lines for free speech remain.

25 Nov 11

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

24 Nov 11

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

9 Nov 11

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

3 Nov 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.

19 Oct 11

Calls for greater use of national language are really conduit for broader sense of dissatisfaction.

18 Oct 11

Even as they stage pro-Palestinian event, Iranian leaders seem to have lost sense of direction on what to do next.

7 Oct 11

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