Armenia Presses On With Courtship of Turkey
While Turkey holds out for concessions over Nagorny Karabakh, Yerevan remains convinced a restoration of diplomatic ties lies on the horizon.
Syrian Plastic Surgeons Doing Roaring Trade
Cosmetic procedures grow in popularity as people strive to look like the stars.
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.
Iraq: Mar ‘09
IWPR report said to highlight political instability in north and put pressure on leaders to introduce reforms.
Iraq: Mar ‘09
Iraqi journalist describes how attending an IWPR workshop was a turning point in her career.
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.
Shia Rivals Battle for Control of South
Prime minister’s party and independents hope to unseat dominant Shia party.
Iraq: Feb ‘09
IWPR radio programme provides coverage of provincial elections.
Iraqi Women: Looking Beyond the Veil
Photographs by Jamal Penjweny, September 2008.
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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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.