Special Report

Turmoil Reveals Iraqi Reliance on US

Week of explosions and fraught negotiations shows Iraq struggling to emerge from America’s shadow.

15 Feb 10

Iraq’s political feuds – and geopolitical frailty – are exposed by Iranian incursions against smugglers.

15 Feb 10

Campaign to raise money to finish hydroelectric project not as voluntary as it seems.

30 Dec 09

Defections from regional distribution network may destroy Soviet-era effort to ensure equitable sharing of electricity.

24 Nov 09

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.

18 Nov 09

Need for international support at war crimes court is disputed.

13 Sep 09

A deferred referendum and a timely payment may deflect unease over security deal.

2 Sep 09

After local power-broker dies in firefight, experts say key is to ensure that counter-insurgency drive does not cause further upset.

31 Jul 09

Many plan to go back to Russia despite declining job prospects there.

29 Jul 09

Local residents willing to give qualified approval to Operation Khanjar, but there’s a long way to go before it can be termed a success.

23 Jul 09

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