Georgia
How the Georgian War Began
IWPR-trained reporters investigate the tragic sequence of events that triggered a war in South Ossetia.
Gori: Russian Allies Triumphant as City Burns
An IWPR journalist, allowed into Gori on a Russian tank, witnesses exultant pro-Moscow fighters rampaging through the blazing city.
Russians Press Ahead With Georgia Offensive
Reports of Russian violence and looting a day after French-brokered ceasefire.
Peace Talks - But No Sign of Ceasefire
Bombing raids resume as disturbing account of Gori attack emerges.
Georgia, Russia in New Abkhazia Standoff
Tbilisi ups the ante on Russian peacekeeping presence.
Azerbaijan: Election Changes Spark Anger
Opposition claims legislative amendments are designed to undermine its election campaign.
Georgia Shaken by Speaker's Departure
Governing party election campaign damaged by resignation of its top candidate.
Families Split by Ossetia Border Closure
Shutting of Georgian-Russian border prevents ordinary people from visiting loved ones across the mountains.
Georgia's Showcase in South Ossetia
South Ossetians are offered incentives to move to Georgian-controlled territory.