The Failure of Georgia's National Idea
The political movement which drove Georgia's independence bid has fizzled out in the face of harsh political realities.
28 Jan 00
Caucasus
Chechen Civilians Perish in Russian Bombing
Chechen families sheltering in basements fall victim to the latest Russian onslaught on Grozny.
28 Jan 00
A Chechen Breaks Russia's Information Blockade
A Chechen human rights activist describes dodging Russian checkpoints and risking his skin to expose the conditions of refugees and prisoners of war in Chechnya.
28 Jan 00
Baku Rebuffs Azeri Refugees
Azeris fleeing persecution in Iran find their ethnic homeland is short on sympathy.
28 Jan 00
Albanians Celebrate KLA Transformation as Step to Independence
After months of protracted negotiations, the KLA has finally been transformed into a trouble-shooting civilian force. But as Daut Dauti reports, the move has enraged Serbia, which sees the move as the legalisation of a separatist army.
25 Jan 00
Armenia's Stagnant Economy
Armenia remains in the economic doldrums despite recent growth and has yet to show any serious signs of recovering from its post-Soviet slump.
21 Jan 00
Unfriendly Neighbours
Feelings in the predominantly Christian republic of North Ossetia towards the Chechen war show a strong pro-Russian bias.
21 Jan 00
Trouble at the Top
Could old religious disputes divide the Chechen high command as Moscow steps up its relentless offensive? Spiritual leaders are calling for extremist elements to be held accountable for their war-mongering crusades.
21 Jan 00
Azerbaijan's 'Torture Chambers'
The UN is investigating reports of police brutality in Azerbaijan, but alleged victims of state torture have little hope that their tormentors will ever be brought to justice.
21 Jan 00
Portrait of a Warlord
Russian troops locked in the "final assault" on Grozny have been astonished by the ferocity of the rebel resistance. In the heart of the Chechen capital, they are coming up against the cream of the guerrilla forces, led by battle-hardened veterans of the
21 Jan 00
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