Ajaria Boss Revels in New Role
President Eduard Shevardnadze's troubles have played into the hands of Ajarian leader Aslan Abashidze
13 Nov 03
Caucasus
Assault on Azeri Press
New president of Azerbaijan is following up his election victory with a crackdown on the opposition press.
6 Nov 03
Georgia in Turmoil after Disputed Poll
Opposition and government face off as each claims success in last Sunday’s elections.
6 Nov 03
Kadyrov Uses History as Weapon
President’s critics say his historical commission is little more than a political tool.
6 Nov 03
Armenia: Questions over Diaspora Millions
The Armenian diaspora has spent millions on ambitious infrastructure projects in the mother country – but has the money been well spent?
6 Nov 03
Armenia: Army Draft Reform Controversy
Critics of military conscription reform say it does not go far enough.
31 Oct 03
Azerbaijan: Languages Under Threat
"Living witnesses" to country's history slowly dying out as people turn their backs on the hardship of life in the mountains.
31 Oct 03
Drugs Warning for New Silk Road
Georgian security officials fear their country could become a hub for Afghan drug shipments.
31 Oct 03
North Ossetia: Refugee Resettlement Furore
Ingush displaced by conflict a decade ago remain marooned in an unrecognised refugee camp, as disputes hamper resettlement process.
31 Oct 03
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