Georgia-South Ossetia: Helicopter Attack Sparks Hostile Words
After a helicopter carrying the Georgian defence minister is nearly shot out of the sky by South Ossetian troops, neither side looks ready to back away from confrontation.
8 Sep 06
Caucasus
Kazakstan: Sarsenbaev Murder Trial a “Farce”
There were so many apparent irregularities in the case that few have any confidence in the conviction.
8 Sep 06
A Different World
The Soviets brought rigid political conformity but also a degree of social liberalisation when they invaded Afghanistan 25 years ago.
1 Sep 06
Unblocking Tajikistan's Giant Dam Project
Tajik officials complain Russia’s RUSAL firm is not moving ahead fast enough on a major hydropower project.
26 Aug 06
Armenians Inured to Spiralling Crime
Two random killings of innocents fail to attract media or public attention.
25 Aug 06
Azerbaijan Health Sector Clampdown
What lies behind the health ministry’s move against private clinics?
25 Aug 06
Uzbekistan: Internet Under Surveillance
Surfers are limited to a handful of government-approved sites in a country that has been dubbed an internet black hole.
18 Aug 06
South Ossetia Braced for Conflict
A summer full of fear and violence leaves South Ossetians expecting the worst in the confrontation with Tbilisi.
4 Aug 06
Azerbaijan Debates Dutch Disease
The oil-rich country discusses the economic impact of its sudden new wealth.
2 Aug 06
Armenian Government Takes On Gold Company
An American mining group accuses the Armenian government of trying to expropriate its assets.
2 Aug 06
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