Georgian Opposition Faces Uphill Election Struggle
While the ruling party focuses on pledges to make better, its opponents are failing to make headway, in part because of what they see as unfair changes to the voting system.
24 Apr 08
Caucasus
Turkmen Farm Reforms Failing
Government needs to launch comprehensive overhaul of agriculture if production is to be increased.
11 Apr 08
Armenia, Azerbaijan Clash Over OSCE Mediation
Azerbaijanis hint they want change to the way the negotiations over Nagorny Karabakh are managed.
10 Apr 08
The Caucasus Election Script
Being the leader of a post-Soviet country on the edge of Europe is a delicate balancing act.
2 Apr 08
Gender Equality a Dead Letter in Tajikistan
Despite a raft of equal opportunity laws, women in this conservative society are often treated as chattels.
1 Apr 08
Moscow Not Ready to Recognise Abkhazia
Russia responds to Kosovo’s independence declaration by strengthening ties with Abkhazia, but not officially recognising it.
26 Mar 08
Central Asia: Feb ‘08
IWPR relaunches regional news agency and hosts workshops for young Tajik and Kyrgyz journalists.
19 Mar 08
Caucasus: Feb ‘08
Journalists taking part in CCJN mission to Armenia say they appreciated the opportunity to work with colleagues from other countries.
19 Mar 08
Caucasus: Feb ‘08
IWPR radio report prompts government officials to tackle heath crisis in neglected region.
19 Mar 08
Kyrgyz Opposition Queries Election Figures
Opposition groups say the failure to release detailed information on the December election suggests the results are questionable.
17 Mar 08
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