Middle East

Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: From One War to the Next

A Normal Working Day in a Syrian Field Hospital

Deciding who receives oxygen, and who dies.

Syria: What to Expect in Detention

Former detainee's account of interrogation and torture.

Abkhazia Takes in Ethnic Kin From Syria

Five hundred diaspora members have arrived so far.

Border Shooting Inflames Armenia-Turkey Tensions

Death of Turkish civilian worsens an already troubled relationship.

Iraqi Parties Circle Around Election Bill

Most want a system that lets them handpick politicians, but none is prepared to say so out loud.

Georgia: US Didn't Force Tougher Visa Rules for Iran

Minister insists decision made internally, not connected with American concerns about Tbilisi as haven for Iranian sanctions-busters.

Iraqi Premier's Party Losing Grip on Regions

Will erosion of the State of Law party help shape a new kind of politics?

Central Asian Recruits for Syrian Conflict

Only a handful have gone, but intelligence agencies are watching closely.

Azerbaijan Stirred, Not Shaken by Turkish Protests

Different political environment deters Azerbaijanis from coming out onto the streets.