Tajiks Seek Best Deal in Defence Talks With Moscow
Leading Russian analyst says Tajikistan’s leaders overestimate how much they can pressure world powers to secure lucrative military base deals.
Leading Russian analyst says Tajikistan’s leaders overestimate how much they can pressure world powers to secure lucrative military base deals.
London-based IWPR editor accustomed to covering conflict in other parts of the world witnesses a battle on her doorstep.
Latest Russian-sponsored effort to resolve conflict comes to naught, but some wonder whether Paris is set to replace Moscow as lead mediator.
Syrian leader losing the plot with his overtures towards those he deems to be opposition leaders.
Killing of president's brother and Kabul hotel attack are weather vanes pointing to a dark future for Afghanistan.
Democratic principles undermined as fragmented electorate prefers regional allegiances to ideology.
Female IWPR journalist planning to go abroad experiences extent of gender inequality in her country.
Death of journalist and subsequent crackdown on press freedom have raised serious questions about claim that region is democratic model for rest of country.
With the death of Osama bin Laden in early May and growing concerns among Americans about a faltering economy and growing national debt, there is a growing clamour for a rapid withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan.