Conflict

What Next for Saakashvili?

1 Aug 11

Afghan soldiers learn about mine detection in Kandahar province. (Photo: Isafmedia/courtesy Canadian Forces)

Afghan soldiers learn about mine detection in Kandahar province. (Photo: Isafmedia/courtesy Canadian Forces)

Deadly Mines Still Take Toll in Afghanistan

Despite clearance efforts, forgotten landmines cause 50 casualties a month.

28 Jul 11

Armenian-Azeri Dispute Shifts to European Court

28 Jul 11

Brigadier Ed Davis, the commander of Task Helmand Force, shakes hands with provincial police chief General Hakim Angar as the NATO-led force formally hands over control to Afghan security forces, July 20. (Photo: Isafmedia/Hamish Burke)

Brigadier Ed Davis, the commander of Task Helmand Force, shakes hands with provincial police chief General Hakim Angar as the NATO-led force formally hands over control to Afghan security forces, July 20. (Photo: Isafmedia/Hamish Burke)

Mixed Feelings Over Helmand Handover

Afghan satisfaction at gaining control of security mixed with fears for future stability.

28 Jul 11

These children are getting their education at a school in Kapisa province. Children who go to Pakistan to attend religious schools are more vulnerable to recruitment by insurgent groups. (Photo: Isafmedia/US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mark O’Donald)

These children are getting their education at a school in Kapisa province. Children who go to Pakistan to attend religious schools are more vulnerable to recruitment by insurgent groups. (Photo: Isafmedia/US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mark O’Donald)

Afghans Recall Sons From Extremist Madrassas

Reports of young suicide bombers prompt parents to rethink wisdom of sending children to study at Islamic schools in Pakistan.

27 Jul 11

Fighting Terrorism, Kazak-Style

26 Jul 11

Afghan Gloom

Killing of president's brother and Kabul hotel attack are weather vanes pointing to a dark future for Afghanistan.

13 Jul 11

Central Asia: Jun/July '11

IWPR reports on new wave of Islamic militancy become sought-after information source for regional experts.

7 Jul 11

Analysis Demystifies Tajik Insurgency

IWPR reports on new wave of Islamic militancy become sought-after information source for regional experts.

7 Jul 11

Afghan Insurgents Go Viral

Taleban’s top tunes are hits with phone owners in southeast.

23 Jun 11

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