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Ahmadinejad Was Freed Hiker's Captor, Not Saviour
Iran’s president pretends he had nothing to do with detaining alleged spies, but reveals himself by taking credit for Sarah Shourd’s release.
Uzbek State Ignores its Citizens
Questions Over Kenya's ICC Commitment
Sudanese leader’s visit to Nairobi sends worrying signal about whether Kenya will cooperation with investigations into post-election violence.
Iraq After US Withdrawal – End of Era or New Beginning?
Time for Iraqi leaders to take steps to prevent regional players moving in to further their own agendas.
Kyrgyzstan: Protests on Demand
Marginalised groups serve as rent-a-mob demonstrators whenever the country is convulsed by unrest.
Winning Iraq's Political Game
Smaller parties should break stalemate by backing one of the two main parties.
Common Market to Transform Kazakstan
Agreeing customs arrangements with Russia and Belarus just the first step towards greater economic viability.
Sunni Militia's Struggle for Relevance
Recent deadly bombing underscores fraught future of Iraqi tribal force that fought insurgents.
Official Uzbek Green Group Needs More Even-Handed Approach
State-backed environmentalists happy to criticise Tajik pollution, but not their own government’s actions.