Push to Prepare Women for Referendum
As ballot on constitution approaches, efforts are made to ensure women are equipped to make informed choice.
Public Unenthused by Constitution Poll
Apathy and ignorance leaves many Baghdad residents ill-prepared for historic vote.
Herat Firms in Trouble
Companies say they’re going to the wall because the government is failing to protect them from cheap Iranian imports.
Comment: Central Asia Faces Growing Divisions
A marked increase in regional disunity is draining countries of their resources and increasing their dependence on outside powers.
Bulgaria: Socialists Sound New Foreign Policy Note
New leaders make it clear they will not tamely follow their predecessors’ policies on either Iraq or Europe.
Georgia: Iranian Missionary Work Questioned
Religious groups from Iran are unsettling members of Georgia’s ethnic Azeri minority.
Armenians Choose Independent Path
Delegates at a conference on Armenia’s future voted for independent development, rather than placing too much reliance on Russia or Europe.
Albania: Imam Killing Exposes Muslim Divisions
Murder of cleric appears to have exposed rift between moderate Muslim establishment and youthful hard liners.
Yugoslav Generals to Resist Army Reform
Will the premiers of Serbia and Montenegro have the stomach to force reform on the armed forces?
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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.