Kurdistan Bolstered by Influx of Arab Academics
Higher education in Baghdad and other troubled cities dealt a blow as lecturers flee sectarian violence for the Kurdish north.
Energy Crisis Threatens Investment
Investors in Iraqi Kurdistan say escalating fuel costs are trying their patience.
Backsliding on Access to Information
The cornerstone of good governance is open information so that citizens can hold their government to account.
When Warriors Become Politicians
Real democracy in the Kurdish regions will only emerge when the criteria for leadership becomes accountability and competence rather than years of military service.
Journalists Seen as Enemies
Ministries move beyond press releases to provide the media with tailor-made stories - but it is still propaganda.
Baghdad Awaits New Security Plan
Officials say they’ve learnt from mistakes made in previous military operations.
Shia Rivalry Sparked Battle of Zarqa
Iraqi officials claimed a major military victory over Sunni insurgents near Najaf last month. But official sources reveal that the alleged militants were in fact Shia members of a religious cult that the authorities wanted to get rid of - with the help of
Prince Harry: The Saviour of Basra?
The prince’s deployment to southern Iraq could prove a public relations coup for the British military.
Home From Home in Syria
Violence and sectarianism have followed many Iraqis across the border.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
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.