Kyrgyz president's ally is likely to succeed him

The uncertain outcome of the presidential election in October makes Kyrgyzstan stand out in an undemocratic region

Article

Turkish war with Kurds will store up trouble for years

Ankara is consolidating its grip on south-eastern Anatolia, but no settlement is in sight

Article

The government is pushing ahead with its controversial national dialogue initiative despite conflict across the country

Article

The latest phase of the campaign against Islamic State in northern Iraq raises competing territorial claims

Article

Al-Qaida is aiming to expand operations in West Africa by devolving more power to local branches

Article

Following his inauguration, the returning president has put forward a list of ministerial names

Article

Erbil’s planned secession vote is driven by domestic politics but partiallly constrained by foreign relations

Article

Tackling land-based disputes in Myanmar will need progress across many policy areas

Article

Decades of history and complex identity issues are driving divisions around post-Islamic State Mosul

Article

Three main faction leaders break with the president to form a bloc to challenge him

Article