Abkhazia's Railway Offers Vital Trade Link
Despite clear benefits, reopening the route would be fraught with problems.
17 Jun 13
Iran
Existential Fears in Afghanistan
Local experts say unchecked pressure from neighbours could fracture the state.
5 Feb 13
Talking Intifada in Tehran
Even as they stage pro-Palestinian event, Iranian leaders seem to have lost sense of direction on what to do next.
7 Oct 11
Anti-Iranian Feeling Runs High in Azeri Capital
Environmental protests in Iran spark concerns about ethnic Azerbaijanis living around shrinking lake.
9 Sep 11
Foreign Imports Killing Off Afghan Industry
Manufacturing sector struggles against flood of cheaper imports.
14 Jun 11
Afghan Children Deported Alone From Iran
Hundreds of minors arrive in Afghanistan without their families.
17 Mar 11
Egyptians Lack Iranians' Need for Revenge
Protest rhetoric in Iran has fierce edge missing from Cairo rally.
25 Feb 11
Iran: Ahmadinejad Alienates Key Protector
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may finally be losing patience with wayward president.
25 Feb 11
Muted Response to Iranian Subsidy Cuts
No protests as fuel and food prices rise at start of long-awaited subsidy reforms.
25 Feb 11
Isolation, Not Arrest for Iran Opposition Heads
Cutting Green Movement’s links with leadership may not halt its revival.
24 Feb 11
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