Interview
Controversy Over Syria Opposition Gathering
Middle East expert Rime Allaf looks at the implications of an unprecedented meeting of activists in Damascus.
Nationalist Talk in Kyrgyzstan
Preaching that one ethnic group is more important than others carries great risks for fragile state, media expert warns.
Kyrgyzstan: Little Progress on Rebuilding Stable Society
June 2010 violence should warn Central Asian governments and international community that greater engagement on key problems is needed, ethnic policy expert says.
"Banned" Investigator Regrets Kyrgyz Probe Response
Kimmo Kiljunen disappointed at persona non grata ruling, after painstaking investigation intended to help reconciliation process.
Syrian Rights Lawyer Defies Regime
Damascus activist speaks of her life on the run from the regime and describes the crackdown on protesters.
Troops Occupy Damascus Suburbs
Army’s attempts to paralyse neighbourhoods reflects regime’s fear of protests spreading.
Egyptian Parties Raise Their Voices
Religious and secular parties begin manoeuvring ahead of national elections later this year.