New Deal in Tajik-Uzbek Relations?
A meeting of an Uzbek-Tajik joint economic commission has been hailed as a breakthrough even though officials remained tight-lipped about the outcome, and only two preliminary documents were signed.
28 Apr 09
Middle East
Iraq: Mar ‘09
IWPR report said to highlight political instability in north and put pressure on leaders to introduce reforms.
28 Apr 09
Iraq: Mar ‘09
Iraqi journalist describes how attending an IWPR workshop was a turning point in her career.
28 Apr 09
Armenia Talks Strain Turkey's Ties With Azerbaijan
Perceived cooling in relationship between Ankara and Baku may have ramifications for the latter’s energy strategy.
27 Apr 09
Shia Rivals Battle for Control of South
Prime minister’s party and independents hope to unseat dominant Shia party.
27 Apr 09
Sunni Take Dim View of Shia Mass Weddings
Shia adoption of Iranian-style unions seen by Sunni as attack on Afghan culture.
20 Apr 09
Teachers Forced to Leave Jobs
Government gives no reason why teaching staff are being summarily dispatched to work as paper-pushers in distant locations.
20 Apr 09
Turkey Keeps Armenia Guessing Over Border Blockade
If Ankara is serious about putting relations with Yerevan onto a new footing, it will reopen the border crossings it closed in 1993.
17 Apr 09
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