Emboldened Syrian Regime Steps Up Violence
Fears that President Assad now believes he has a free hand to crush rebellion by military force.
16 Feb 12
Conflict
Fears of Divisive Conflict Grow in Syria
Talk of sectarian and ethnic schisms isn’t just regime propaganda, observers say.
30 Jan 12
Taleban Fighters Divided on Peace Talks
In eastern province, some insurgents are ready to stop fighting.
30 Jan 12
Shia Casualties Rise After American Withdrawal
Most of those killed in spate of attacks since December exit have been Shia.
21 Jan 12
Rent-a-Mob Protests in Central Asia
In Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, police and politicians recruit women as professional campaigners or just as troublemakers.
6 Jan 12
Rising Opium Production in Helmand
Farmers shift to growing poppy in areas where official counter-narcotics programme doesn’t reach.
3 Jan 12
Licensed Banditry in Helmand
Armed employees of local security firms accused of robbery and worse.
17 Dec 11
Broad Welcome for US Pact Decision in Afghanistan
Opposition complains that special assembly was unconstitutional.
1 Dec 11
Respite for Troubled Afghan Province
People in Uruzgan say security situation definitely getting better.
23 Nov 11
Uzbek Rail Blast Sparks Terror Fears
22 Nov 11
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