Iraq

Not All Kurds Support Constitution

While Kurds may overwhelmingly vote “yes” in the referendum, a vocal minority is expressing reservations.

Low Ballot Turnout Expected in Volatile Sunni Region

Under siege and wary of politics, many residents will avoid the constitutional referendum.

Iraqi Views of the Constitution Referendum

Push to Prepare Women for Referendum

As ballot on constitution approaches, efforts are made to ensure women are equipped to make informed choice.

Public Unenthused by Constitution Poll

Apathy and ignorance leaves many Baghdad residents ill-prepared for historic vote.

Bulgaria: Socialists Sound New Foreign Policy Note

New leaders make it clear they will not tamely follow their predecessors’ policies on either Iraq or Europe.

Georgia: Iranian Missionary Work Questioned

Religious groups from Iran are unsettling members of Georgia’s ethnic Azeri minority.

Yugoslav Generals to Resist Army Reform

Will the premiers of Serbia and Montenegro have the stomach to force reform on the armed forces?

Romania: Defence Deal Under Scrutiny

A multi-million dollar deal to buy second-hand British warships has come in for criticism.

Djindjic Launches Battle for Kosovo

Premier's demand for Yugoslav forces to return to Kosovo is unlikely to be heeded abroad, but may win him nationalist votes in forthcoming elections.