Open Border Eases Relations
Separated for 13 years, Iraqi and Kuwaitis become reacquainted after the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Resistance Reveals “Post-US Plan”
Baghdad residents dismiss the pledge to win control of Iraqi cities as mere bravado.
Troubled Province Tries Democracy
Governorate west of Baghdad shrugs off instability and insurrection to hold peaceful ballot.
Comment: The West's Humanitarian Charade
Bush and Blair's claim that war would be for the sake of the Iraqi people is belied by past experiences in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
Analysis: Uneasy Neighbours
For different reasons, the Gulf states find reasons to worry about the grand designs of both Saddam Hussein and George Bush.
Analysis: End of the Party
Regime change is not enough - a sustained programme of de-Ba'athification is essential to rid Iraq of the influence of the ruling party and its functionaries.
Comment: The New Hiroshima
A Baghdad diarist is indeed "shocked" by US war plans to dominate Iraq.
Report: Fear on the Front Line
Kurds in northern Iraq are once again at risk from conflict, but hope for a change of regime in Baghdad.
News Wrap: West and Arabs Divided as Region Drifts to War
Mobilisation gathers pace, as jockeying over disarmament and diplomacy continue
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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.