Caucasus

Rally Underwhelms Belgraders

The public's lukewarm response to a planned anti-government rally in Belgrade is yet a further sign of its disillusionment with the opposition.

11 Apr 00

Chechens Rub Salt in Old Wounds

Up to 15 Russian officers could be disciplined for sending a unit of OMON troopers to their deaths. Worsening relations between the police and the military are threatening to split the high command

5 Apr 00

Georgia's Winter of Discontent

Eduard Shevardnadze hopes that an upsurge in the electricity supply on the eve of the presidential elections will blur bitter memories of winter deficits.

5 Apr 00

One Horse Race in Tbilisi

Most voters quietly accept that President Eduard Shevardnadze will win the April 9 elections - but they bitterly resent the fact that there is no real alternative.

5 Apr 00

Forbidden Love in Balkaria

Despite the moderating influences of the modern age, tribal divisions continue to have a devastating effect on people's lives in this North Caucasian republic

31 Mar 00

Putin's Political Options

The Russian electorate waits with bated breath for President Vladimir Putin to show his true colours.

31 Mar 00

Social Crisis in Azerbaijan

At least 90 per cent of Azerbaijan's population now live below the poverty line and there is precious little evidence of the government acting to improve the situation.

31 Mar 00
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