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US Must Set Deadline for Departure

Multinational forces must disengage and leave Iraq to its people, but their departure should be phased rather than immediate.

Bosnia's "Accidental" Genocide

The acquittal of Krajisnik on genocide charges sparks debate in academic circles on the very definition of this gravest of all crimes.

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Uzbekistan: Secret Trial for Vocal Regime Critic

Human rights activist on trial for a TV appearance which undermined the government’s version of events in Andijan.

Another Effort to Eliminate Corruption

Cynics warn that unless President Hamed Karzai enforces the new decree requiring officials to list their financial holdings, it will be meaningless.

A Hard Road to the Afghan Parliament

A female candidate says that despite the risks, she hopes to win a seat and raise the concerns of Afghanistan’s women.

Milosevic Suffers "Exhaustion"

Former Serb leader falls ill after witnesses speak of influence he exerted over Serb communities in Croatia and Bosnia.

Saddam Legacy Lives On

Exiles who've returned to help build Iraq find themselves up against an entrenched elite largely untouched by the war.

Owning Up to Srebrenica

Now that the Dutch have owned up to their role in the Srebrenica massacre, surely it's time for the former Bosnian warring factions to take a good hard look at the atrocity and the events that preceded it.

Montenegrin Referendum Inevitable

Brussels and Belgrade both celebrated the Montenegrin electoral results, but they are seriously misguided if they believe the disintegration of Yugoslavia can be halted.