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Kyrgyz Poll: More Choice, or More of Same?

Amidst plethora of parties for voters to choose from, a remarkably resilient political class adapts and survives.

Afghan Women's Fragile Gains Face Threat

Female participation in recent election reached all-time high, but hard-won gains could easily be reversed.

Turkmen Leaders Need to Show Commitment to EU Human Rights Project

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.