Conflict
Ukrainian Journalist's Arrest Seen as Free Speech Issue
Commentators don’t agree with Ruslan Kotsaba’s sentiments, but defend his right to express them.
Karabakh Truce Shaken by Gunshots and Tough Talk
OSCE mediators urge end to attacks after a month in which 20-year-old ceasefire was broken in thousands of incidents.
Afghan Militants Find Unemployed Make Easy Recruits
With few jobs available, joining the Taleban may look like the easy option.
Does Islamic State Threaten Central Asia?
Syrian jihad won’t be replicated by returning combatants, but fundamentalist ideals are long-established in Central Asia and won’t go away, regional expert says.
Afghans Review President's Early Days
While supporters note foreign policy achievements, critics want to see faster change at home.
Afghan Hotline Helps Police Fight Crime
Call centre aims to give public a direct role in policing, although not everyone agrees it works all the time.
Syrian Refugees Forced to Share Housing in Turkey
Across the border in Turkey, increasing demand and local resentment are making accommodation hard to find.
Syrians See Migration to Europe as Only Hope
Since the civil war started in 2011, thousands have tried to make the punishing journey but only a few succeed.