Media

Iraq's Lessons for The Arab Spring

Arab countries embracing democracy should learn from the costly mistakes made in Iraq’s post-Saddam era.

Former Soviet Bloc to Spy on Social Networks

Azeri Newspaper to Fight Property Seizure

Editors say judicial action is punishment for Khural paper’s critical stance.

Too Late for Syrian Dialogue

Many Syrian activists have denounced the Arab League call for talks as effectively a green light for Assad to attempt to crush will of demonstrators.

E-Government Slow to Take Off in Azerbaijan

Even when ministry websites invite online questions, they often fail to answer them.

Web Slow to Take Off in Kyrgyzstan

"Fear of Freedom" Drives Uzbek Media, Web Restrictions

Tajik Journalist's Trial a Warning to Others

Prosecuting journalists for reporting on sensitive topics is shooting the messenger.

Kazak Broadcast Bill Seen as Curbing Media

Legislation seeks to tighten controls on broadcast industry, critics say.

Tunisia's Crowded Media Scene

Voters finding it hard to pick which party to vote amid deluge of information from media.