IWPR

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Analysts assess Syria’s foreign policy dilemmas.

International Justice/ICTY: July/Aug ‘09

IWPR’s reporting on the conviction of Milan and Srdoje Lukic generates discussion of case.

Will Kyrgyz Copy Neighbours' Web Controls?

A new law passed recently in Kazakstan gives the state greater powers to control the internet, but for the moment Kyrgyzstan does not appear to be following suit.

Bloggers Gather in Bishkek

Nuraim Ryskulova reports on an informal conference of bloggers and other web specialists from Kyrgyzstan and the wider region.

Uzbek Human Rights “Progress” Claim

Syria Attracts US Investment

New mood paves way for industrial projects.

Is Damascus Ready to Talk to Muslim Brotherhood?

Signs of dialogue with exiled opposition 27 years after Hama massacre.

Nut Thieves Add to Ethnic Woes

Abkhazia’s Georgian minority fears robbery during nut harvest.

Armenian NGOs say Prosecutors Harass Activists

Opposition groups say law used to silence them.

Spain Urged to Play Role in Peace Process

15-Sep-09