Kazakstan's Islamists: Radicals or Scapegoats?
Amnesty International expert describes effects of continuing campaign against anyone the government sees as potential subversive.
20 Jul 11
Interview
Egyptians Frustrated Over Direction of Revolution
Signs that many doubt the protest movement will achieve its demands of sweeping reforms.
14 Jul 11
Controversy Over Syria Opposition Gathering
Middle East expert Rime Allaf looks at the implications of an unprecedented meeting of activists in Damascus.
30 Jun 11
Nationalist Talk in Kyrgyzstan
Preaching that one ethnic group is more important than others carries great risks for fragile state, media expert warns.
10 Jun 11
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.
9 Jun 11
"Banned" Investigator Regrets Kyrgyz Probe Response
Kimmo Kiljunen disappointed at persona non grata ruling, after painstaking investigation intended to help reconciliation process.
9 Jun 11
Syrian Rights Lawyer Defies Regime
Damascus activist speaks of her life on the run from the regime and describes the crackdown on protesters.
10 May 11
Troops Occupy Damascus Suburbs
Army’s attempts to paralyse neighbourhoods reflects regime’s fear of protests spreading.
9 May 11
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