New Strategy for Turkoman Bloc
After losing badly in the Iraqi elections, the Turkoman Front signals a more nuanced approach to the Kurds’s federalism demands.
18 Nov 05
Turkey
Knives Out on Sulaimaniyah's Streets
Stabbings are common as young men sort out their differences in a climate of lawlessness.
18 Nov 05
Oil Products to be Rationed
Government is forced to address the paradox of fuel shortages in an oil-rich country.
18 Nov 05
Petrol Rationing Fails to Impress
Instead of easing petrol shortages, a rationing scheme soon to be introduced in Iraq looks likely to create a new currency for the black market.
18 Nov 05
New Claims of Bosnian Army Ties With Mujahedin
The case against two high-ranking Bosnian army commanders may be reopened to admit documents which allegedly link accused to foreign fighters.
18 Nov 05
Turkmenistan's Kazaks Protest School Closures
Repressive language laws are forcing ethnic Kazaks out of Turkmenistan.
16 Nov 05
Sandzak's Black-Market Bugle Boys
Muslims who fled Yugoslavia's Sandzak region are not returning, and little else is functioning except for factories starting once again to make 'Original' Levi's 501 jeans and other bogus brand names.
16 Nov 05
Islamabad Courts Northern Alliance
Pakistan is seeking a rapprochement with the Northern Alliance in a bid to retain some influence in Afghanistan
14 Nov 05
UK Troop Delay Threatens Afghan Stability
Further delays in the deployment of British troops in Afghanistan could undermine efforts to stabilise the country and secure humanitarian aid shipments.
14 Nov 05
Kazak Anger Over Foreign Labour
Foreign companies and their workers are increasingly unwelcome in Kazakstan.
14 Nov 05
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