Georgia: Church and State in Tight Embrace
A new concordat between the Georgian state and the Orthodox Church is cementing the latter's special status in society.
17 Oct 02
Caucasus
Armenian Sell-Off Crisis
Ambitious bid by little-known company to buy electricity distribution grid faltering, after major foreign stakeholder pulls out of deal.
17 Oct 02
Russians and Chechens Collude in Oil Trade
The Russian military and local police in Chechnya are earning vast sums plying an illegal trade in oil, officials and villagers say.
10 Oct 02
South Ossetia Mobilises
Alarmed at Georgia's operation in the Pankisi Gorge, the unrecognised republic of South Ossetia is calling up reservists.
10 Oct 02
Georgia and Russia Step Back from Brink
The crisis between Moscow and Tbilisi over the Pankisi Gorge may be receding, but a dangerous month lies ahead.
10 Oct 02
Azerbaijan's Conscript Bazaar
The latest conscription round has begun in Azerbaijan -- in the most mercenary fashion imaginable.
10 Oct 02
Baku Sides With Moscow Over Chechnya
Azerbaijan's clamp down on suspected Chechen guerrillas seems to be an attempt to maintain good relations with Russia.
4 Oct 02
Ingush Leader's Refugee Pledge
Ingushetia's new president insists Chechen refugees will not be forced to go home against their will.
4 Oct 02
Georgia: Lake of Dreams
A man-made lake is putting a once-thriving resort back on the map - but not all locals are celebrating.
30 Sep 02
Karabakhi Anger Over Phone Promises
Locals giving up hope of an improvement in their antiquated phone system.
30 Sep 02
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