Iraqi Parties Circle Around Election Bill
Most want a system that lets them handpick politicians, but none is prepared to say so out loud.
12 Aug 13
Elections
Helmand Gathering Calls for Afghan Election Delay
Some suspect the meeting was orchestrated by Karzai supporters who want to prolong his term.
16 Jul 13
Tajik Islamic Party Seeks Election Partners
Party has large membership but realises it cannot go it alone.
15 Jul 13
Kazakstan's Youth Groups Bid for Bigger Say in Policy
NGOs say government decisions affecting young people must be designed hand in hand with them, not imposed on them.
12 Jul 13
Religious Teaching in Armenia Criticised
Schools promote main Christian church to the detriment of other religions, critics say.
10 Jul 13
Azeri Opposition Stakes All on Cultural Icon
Filmmaker Rustam Ibrahimbeyov plans to return later in July so he can run for the presidency.
9 Jul 13
More Selection Than Election in Kazak Devolution
Local government heads to be chosen by councils dominated by ruling party.
8 Jul 13
Iraqi Premier's Party Losing Grip on Regions
Will erosion of the State of Law party help shape a new kind of politics?
4 Jul 13
Tajik Opposition Plans Joint Candidate
Politician Rahmatillo Zoirov hopes he will chosen to stand against long-serving president.
25 Jun 13
Tajik Government Takes Out Critics
Authorities seem to fear Moscow is considering a replacement for the current president.
5 Jun 13
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