Syrian Opposition Council Struggles for Legitimacy
Disconnect from conflict on the ground saps confidence in overseas political movement.
5 Jul 12
Turkey
Turkey Awakens, But Still Cautious on Syria
Alarm at downing of Turkish fighter plane, but no appetite for military intervention.
29 Jun 12
Azerbaijan Boosts Turkish Defence Ties
Growing relationship signals shift from Russian to western arms purchases.
12 Nov 10
Iran: High Price of Flouting Marriage Rules
Women unable to obtain divorce by legal means resort to desperate measures.
16 Aug 10
Armenia Freezes Peace Process With Turkey
Russia and US put brave face on move, welcoming fact that Armenia has not withdrawn from process entirely.
25 Apr 10
Georgia's Armenians Want Tbilisi to Recognise Genocide
But analysts say it could not afford to put its relations at risk with Ankara. By Tamuna Uchidze in Akhaltsikhe
25 Apr 10
Turkey: Erdogan Threat Alarms Armenian Migrants
Turkish fury over US Congress recognition of Armenian genocide raises concerns over their future. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Yerevan and Aline Ozinian in Istanbul
10 Apr 10
Abkhazia Seeks International Support
Following recognition by Moscow, Abkhaz leadership to seek full international acceptance.
9 Mar 10
Helmand Heroin Menace Grows
Poppy producing area diversifies into heroin as crop price falls.
24 Feb 10
Kirkuk Must Remain United
Recent violence underlines importance of province’s communities reaching an accord over its future.
15 Feb 10
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