Caucasus

Azerbaijan's Bloody Election

Armenia: Jehovah's Witnesses Take Stand

Religious group threatens to sue government if it is refused legalisation.

North Ossetia's Secret Sin

Conservative republic in denial about growing prostitution problem.

Working for Independence

Forced to choose between family and a career, a number of Afghan women are putting their jobs first.

Dagestan Plots New Future

Wide-ranging constitutional changes will alter the way Dagestan is governed - and strengthen its current leader.

Karabakh Ceasefire Under Strain

An upsurge in shooting incidents across the Armenian-Azerbaijani armistice line is worrying international negotiators.

Azerbaijan: Ilham Aliev - Next in Line?

President Heidar Aliev has lined his son up to take over from him, but opinions differ widely as to whether he is up to the job.

Georgian Energy Passes to Russia

Russia's move into Georgia's electricity and gas markets signals a major new strategic shift.

Georgia's Dodgy Traders

Bureaucratic obstacles and highest taxes are forcing producers into the black market.

New Threat to Chechen Refugees

Tension is growing again amongst displaced Chechens in Ingushetia.