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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.

Addressing Roots of Conflict in Kyrgyzstan

Expert argues that ethnic tensions have been simmering for years, and radical new policies are needed to prevent conflict repeating itself.

Unsung Heroes Took on Kyrgyzstan Mobs

Grassroots “peacekeepers” needed to rebuild trust between Kyrgyz and Uzbeks.