Assad's Pretence at Dialogue
Syrian leader losing the plot with his overtures towards those he deems to be opposition leaders.
26 Jul 11
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Afghan Gloom
Killing of president's brother and Kabul hotel attack are weather vanes pointing to a dark future for Afghanistan.
13 Jul 11
Kyrgyzstan's Crucial Presidential Ballot
Democratic principles undermined as fragmented electorate prefers regional allegiances to ideology.
6 Jul 11
Passport Misery Highlights Iraqi Women's Plight
Female IWPR journalist planning to go abroad experiences extent of gender inequality in her country.
29 Jun 11
Kurdish Media Freedoms Still Under Threat
Death of journalist and subsequent crackdown on press freedom have raised serious questions about claim that region is democratic model for rest of country.
20 Jun 11
Hasty Withdrawal From Afghanistan a Bad Idea
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.
16 Jun 11
It's Not Just About Mladic
As Bosnian Serb army chief faces trial, Serbia must face up to its own role in the crimes he is accused of.
10 Jun 11
Mladic Arrest Hasn't Ended Denial in Serbia
Media coverage shows that Serbia has yet to learn the difference between injustices perpetrated during wars, and wars that are unjust.
31 May 11
Standing Up for Women's Rights in Armenia
People who join NGOs do so out of commitment, not careerism, founder of Women’s Resource Centre says.
27 May 11
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