Interview

Egyptians Bemoan Slow Progress on Reform

After the eurphoria of the revolution, there’s disappointment at the pace of change, with country’s institutions proving difficult nuts to crack.

West Kazakstan Under Growing Islamic Influence

Authorities need to stop confusing all practicing Muslims with radical minority, newspaper editor says.

Kazakstan's Islamists: Radicals or Scapegoats?

Amnesty International expert describes effects of continuing campaign against anyone the government sees as potential subversive.

Egyptians Frustrated Over Direction of Revolution

Signs that many doubt the protest movement will achieve its demands of sweeping reforms.

Turkmen Opposition Considers Election Offer

Controversy Over Syria Opposition Gathering

Middle East expert Rime Allaf looks at the implications of an unprecedented meeting of activists in Damascus.

Nationalist Talk in Kyrgyzstan

Preaching that one ethnic group is more important than others carries great risks for fragile state, media expert warns.

Kyrgyzstan: Little Progress on Rebuilding Stable Society

June 2010 violence should warn Central Asian governments and international community that greater engagement on key problems is needed, ethnic policy expert says.

"Banned" Investigator Regrets Kyrgyz Probe Response

Kimmo Kiljunen disappointed at persona non grata ruling, after painstaking investigation intended to help reconciliation process.

New Evidence of Andijan Torture, Killings