Political reform

Will Assad Concessions Defuse Revolt?

There’s much scepticism over his pledge to remove hated emergency law and introduce other reforms.

Tunisians Bemoan Lack of Progress

With ex-members of regime yet to be tried, an economy in trouble and a pervading sense of lawlessness, many Tunisians are voting with their feet.

Kyrgyzstan's Faded Revolution

Reforms mean political system should be working better, but those in charge have not stepped up to challenges.

Uzbeks Underwhelmed by Constitutional Reform

Righting Wrongs in Tunisia

Revolution offers unprecedented opportunities both for grassroots initiatives and for systemic reforms to policing and prisons.

Turkmen Leader Tries Common Touch

Turkmenistan's Illusory Political Reforms

Another Clean Sweep in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Score Poorly in Democracy Ranking

Tough Times Ahead for Kyrgyz Coalition

Survival of new government depends on party leaders keeping differences in check.