Turkey

Kurdistan Islamic Party Institutes Reform

Analysts say party’s efforts to become more democratic will not strengthen support for it.

Bullies of the Caucasus

If you're deep in the trenches, stop digging.

Georgia: Fears of War With Russia

Recriminations traded between Tbilisi and Moscow sound increasingly warlike.

Five Years of Disappointment

One Iraqi Kurd’s hopes that life would improve after Saddam have largely been dashed.

Return to Baghdad

Iraqi Kurdistan Braced for Turkish Attack

Kurdish fighters in autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan say they will resist a Turkish invasion of the region.

Azeri War-Wounded Fight Bureaucracy

Disabled veterans complain that they do not receive the benefits they are entitled to.

Central Asian Gas Hike May Hit European Consumers

Russia will pass on sharp price rises in energy-rich Central Asian states to its European consumers.

Kazakstan: Ethnic Clash a Worrying Sign

Recurring conflicts suggest officials should be keeping a close watch on ethnic tensions.

Iraqi Kurdistan Braced for Turkish Attack