Female Circumcision Ban Urged
New survey reveals that majority of women in Kurdistan have undergone genital mutilation.
Casting a Ballot for Democracy
Constitutional referendum proved that minorities not only have a voice, but their voices can effect change.
Flawed Charter Beyond Repair
Those who voted in favour of the constitution because they felt there was no alternative were mistaken.
Dealing With Hizb-ut-Tahrir
Repressive policies from Central Asia governments have done nothing to curb the rise of the banned Islamic party.
New Saddams” Must Also Face Justice
Now that Saddam has been convicted, Iraq's other criminals - its corrupt officials, militia leaders and terrorists - should be tried too.
Capital Punishment as a Means of Revenge
Iraqi rulers have long employed the death penalty as a way of getting back at their enemies.
ICJ Judgment Significant Despite Flaws
Ruling marks an important development in international law - the first time the Genocide Convention has been applied at the ICJ.
Iraqi Kurdistan's Universities Need Reform
Equality and democracy in higher education must be practiced, not preached.
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Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.