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South Ossetia: An Avoidable Catastrophe

In the space of a few days, a real catastrophe has unfolded in the Caucasus, sparked by a conflict over a tiny piece of land that could have been averted.

US Signals Hands-On Approach to Africa

Kony Runs Rings Around Negotiators

Zimbabwe Government Talks Appear Doomed

Caucasus Burning

So much has been left in ruins in the Caucasus in the past week. What chance is there of a salvage operation?

Sunnis Need Political Power

Time to Rethink Tactics Against Taleban

Karadzic Arrest Shatters Myth of Impunity

His detention in a Belgrade suburb suggests too many people were prepared to believe the story that he could never be caught.

Bosnian Court Should Try Plavsic

Regional war crimes prosecutors must learn from Hague tribunal’s mistakes.

More Than a “Local Genocide”

Fine print of Karadzic indictment will determine scope of genocide charges and extent to which Belgrade’s role is highlighted.