Caucasus

Dagestan Plots New Future

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

7 Aug 03

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

7 Aug 03

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.

7 Aug 03

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

7 Aug 03

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

31 Jul 03

Tension is growing again amongst displaced Chechens in Ingushetia.

31 Jul 03

Counterfeit suits, car parts and vodka mix with the real thing in Armenian shops and stalls.

31 Jul 03

Authorities turn deaf ear to calls from Ossetians stranded in disaster zone to be resettled.

31 Jul 03

Poor housing and unsanitary conditions leave refugees vulnerable to disease and natural disasters.

25 Jul 03

The International Monetary Fund is running out of patience with Tbilisi’s failure to implement reforms.

25 Jul 03

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