Turkey

New Bid to Revive Ailing Power Sector

Syrian government turns to private sector to ease electricity shortage.

Georgia: Russian Border Opening Plan Under Scrutiny

Mixed motives seen in proposed move to end three-year frontier closure.

Land of Plenty in Crisis

Upriver dams cause influx of salt water that’s destroying crops and killing livestock in once verdant Basra region.

Fear of Police Curbs Armenian Dissent

Opposition say they are subjected to police persecution and their business supporters are intimidated.

Ankara and Baku Put Up United Front

Turkey and Azerbaijan seek to soothe anger over Armenia deal.

Iraqi Border Farewell for Kurdish Rebels

Armenia: Turkey Accord Rings Alarm Bells

Armenians do not share world’s joy over protocols, fear Ankara has a hidden agenda.

Syria Ditches Traffic Cops' Military Uniforms

More civilian appearance is part of a plan to demilitarise society but some say it is superficial.

Turkey's Caucasus Allies Ponder Armenia Deal

Azeris say Turkey’s border accord with Armenia is a betrayal of their alliance.

Syrian Kurds Step Up Protests

Minority complains that rights are trampled on.