Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Analysts assess Syria’s foreign policy dilemmas.
Shoeshine Boy's Brushes With Danger
Iraqi teenager’s story of survival on the mean streets of Shia city.
Is Damascus Ready to Talk to Muslim Brotherhood?
Signs of dialogue with exiled opposition 27 years after Hama massacre.
Crumbling Homes Add to Georgia's Woes
Tbilisi struggles to pay for repairs to country's Soviet-era housing.
Thaw Praised in Enclave
Armenians in Karabakh welcome move on Turkey-Armenia ties.
Progress by Protocol
Armenia and Turkey move towards peace via “football diplomacy”.
Human Rights Campaigner Held
Arrest underscores dangers of working as an activist in DRC.
Syrians Turn Away From Books
Publishers bemoan dwindling business as titles fail to attract readers.
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.