Conflict

US Airbase in Kyrgyzstan Could Stay After All

Afghan leader pleads for extension for supply point used by international forces in war on Taleban.

Border Conflicts Test Kurdish Tightrope Act

American support seen as crucial to helping Iraqi Kurds resolve rebel conflicts with Turkey and Iran.

South Ossetia: An Avoidable Catastrophe

In the space of a few days, a real catastrophe has unfolded in the Caucasus, sparked by a conflict over a tiny piece of land that could have been averted.

IWPR Article Informs UN Investigation

Coverage of Russia-Georgian War

Caucasus Burning

So much has been left in ruins in the Caucasus in the past week. What chance is there of a salvage operation?

How the Georgian War Began

IWPR-trained reporters investigate the tragic sequence of events that triggered a war in South Ossetia.

Bullies of the Caucasus

If you're deep in the trenches, stop digging.

Taleban Silence Helmand's Musicians

Musicians say they are losing their livelihoods because of Taleban strictures.

Iraqi Kurdistan Braced for Turkish Attack