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
Chechen Census Fiasco
A Russian-organised census says Chechnya population has inexplicably swelled during the last few years of war.
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
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
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
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
North Ossetia Disaster Was Avoidable
Hundreds of lives may have been saved if the Kolka glacier had been monitored.
30 Sep 02
Armenia: Media Battle Ends
The Abovian regional television station is back on the air following a violent dispute with the local authorities.
30 Sep 02
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