Azerbaijan's First President Recalls Soviet Collapse
“Gorbachev blew his chance” to reconstitute Soviet Union, Ayaz Mutallibov says.
23 Dec 11
Conflict resolution
Conflict Fears as Iraqi Power Balance Crumbles
As American forces leave, Shia-majority politicians turn on Sunni colleagues.
22 Dec 11
Once War-Torn Baghdad District Thrives
IWPR editor takes a walk in a neighbour where he used to fear death or kidnapping.
16 Dec 11
Iranian Opposition Group Faces Uncertain Fate in Iraq
As government insists Mojahedin-e Khalq camp must close, some say Tehran forced its hand.
16 Dec 11
Afghans Unenthused by Bonn Conference
For many, talks did little to drive progress in their country.
16 Dec 11
Iraqis Concerned at US Withdrawal
Does end of military mission expose Iraq to new dangers?
15 Dec 11
Gunfire Continues Across Armenian-Azeri Lines
A lasting ceasefire, punctuated by lethal shootings.
26 Nov 11
Azerbaijan: Past Displacement, Present Hardship
After a decade and a half in “temporary” housing, people who fled Karabakh see little hope of a better life.
11 Nov 11
Azeris Wall Off Front-Line Zones
Some question wisdom of security walls, arguing that they might be seen as tacit admission that Armenian-held lands are lost forever.
4 Nov 11
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