Afghan Militants Find Unemployed Make Easy Recruits
With few jobs available, joining the Taleban may look like the easy option.
10 Feb 15
Conflict
Does Islamic State Threaten Central Asia?
Syrian jihad won’t be replicated by returning combatants, but fundamentalist ideals are long-established in Central Asia and won’t go away, regional expert says.
6 Feb 15
Afghans Review President's Early Days
While supporters note foreign policy achievements, critics want to see faster change at home.
5 Feb 15
Afghan Hotline Helps Police Fight Crime
Call centre aims to give public a direct role in policing, although not everyone agrees it works all the time.
23 Jan 15
Syrian Refugees Forced to Share Housing in Turkey
Across the border in Turkey, increasing demand and local resentment are making accommodation hard to find.
21 Jan 15
Syrians See Migration to Europe as Only Hope
Since the civil war started in 2011, thousands have tried to make the punishing journey but only a few succeed.
16 Jan 15
How Russia Fights its Information War
The Kremlin is committing huge resources to extending its influence through spin rather than soldiers.
14 Jan 15
Traveller's Survival Guide to East Ukraine
Local journalist on the risks people face when they cross paramilitary checkpoints.
8 Jan 15
Education Link to Afghan Insurgency
Taleban footsoldiers are typically the least educated members of society, Farah residents say.
19 Dec 14
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