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Reporting Your Compatriots' Sins

New generation of Serbian journalists grapples with ethics and challenges of tackling dark side of their country’s recent history.

Regime's Sham Civil Society Claim

The idea of civil society as conceived by the government is a pretence.

Halabja's Unfinished Business

Technology Will Not Foster Change

New solutions beyond the regime’s control are needed to allow the truth to reach the masses.

The Fight Against Impunity in DRC

Giants Among Men

Uzbek Opposition Leader Released into Changed World

With little popular support, Sanjar Umarov hoped the West would back his calls for political change, but this proved illusory.

Should Central Asia Fear Taleban Spillover?

Upsurge in militant activity in Central Asia will be contained, although security should be stepped up in border areas.

Strengthening Top-Down Rule in Kyrgyzstan

Reforms contain many retrograde steps and look like an attempt to bolster president.

Karzai Credibility Still in Question Despite Poll Win