End of the Beginning in Kyrgyzstan
As pessimists warn that continuing social conflict in Kyrgyzstan is the first sign of state disintegration, the friction may just be a necessary part of building a more democratic society.
Serbs Tire of Epic Milosevic Trial
These days only the former president’s most loyal supporters are interested in following the course of his trial.
Milosevic Exasperated Judges to the End
The ex-president’s defence case made little sense until you considered what it was he hoped to achieve by it.
Press Under Threat In The North Caucasus
The difficulties of working as an independent journalist in the Russian Caucasus.
Dealing With Hizb-ut-Tahrir
Repressive policies from Central Asia governments have done nothing to curb the rise of the banned Islamic party.
Krajisnik Judgement Controversy
Weeks after Krajisnk's acquittal on charges of genocide, lawyers, experts and Bosnian victims alike continue to question the judgement.
Kyrgyz Find Compromise Works Better than Conflict
Other Central Asian leaders see only chaos and weak leadership in Kyrgyzstan, but they are missing the point – concessions are sign of strength, not weakness.
ICJ Judgment Significant Despite Flaws
Ruling marks an important development in international law - the first time the Genocide Convention has been applied at the ICJ.
Interpretation of Genocide Law Inconsistent
The reversal of Vidoje Blagojevic’s genocide conviction show that judges continue to disagree on what constitutes genocidal intent.
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