RCA Issue 551

29 Oct 08
European officials speak of progress three days after independent journalist gets ten-year jail term.
23 Oct 08
Analysts say government needs to do more to stop Islamic radicals channelling grassroots discontent.
15 Oct 08
Opinions vary as to whether Kazak economic retreat from Georgia was result of pro-Moscow politics or pragmatism.
15 Oct 08
Moscow to adopt softly, softly approach to keeping neighbours on board and allaying their concerns about recent conflict.
14 Oct 08
Two high-profile resignations and allegations of ballot-stuffing tarnish the latest exercise in democracy.
9 Oct 08
Election official’s claims of intimidation taken up as an opposition cause.