Iran is divided between those seeking to embrace a Western way of life and the tradtionalists, writes Janine Di Giovanni

During the reign of Saddam Hussein, Shias suffered terribly in Iraq. After the US invasion they were in command. And now they are fighting to hold off the threat of Isis. writes Janine Di Giovanni

At least 65 journalists have been killed since the Syrian conflict began and kidnappings are rife. Former war reporter Janine di Giovanni writes about the risks involved in filing from the frontline.

In July 1995, 8,000 men and boys were massacred at Srebrenica. But countless women and girls suffered an equally appalling fate, says Janine di Giovanni.

The Arab Spring gave Yemen’s women a public voice and a visible face. But now the revolution has faded without changing anything for millions who are married too young and shut away in mud huts for the rest of their lives, writes Janine di Giovanni