Knocking On NATO's Door?
Relations between Russia and Georgia are more strained than ever following Georgia's signature on key agreements at the OSCE summit which underline a shifting alignment towards Europe and the United States.
3 Dec 99
Caucasus
Chechnya Figures Large In The Georgian Media
In stark contrast to 1994-1996, even the state media in Georgia is heaping criticism on Russia for the campaign in Chechnya.
3 Dec 99
Armenia's 'Diplomatic Success' At OSCE Summit
With international attention focused on Chechnya, it would be easy to overlook some key pronouncements concerning Armenia which took place in Istanbul.
26 Nov 99
CIS Visa Wars
Is the Commonwealth of Independent States at an end? With Russia's recent introduction of visa requirements for travellers to and from Georgia and Azerbaijan, the future for the CIS looks bleak.
26 Nov 99
Russo-Georgian War Of Words Escalates Over Border
Russian accusations that Georgia is aiding and abetting Chechen militants through its frontier with the breakaway republic have pushed this local "cold war" dangerously close to boiling point.
26 Nov 99
From Declarations To Action
Between the tub thumping from Chirac and the soft glove approach from Clinton, Vaclav Havel points the best way forward for the OSCE.
26 Nov 99
Chechen Conflict Inspires South Caucasus Links
Confronted with renewed Russian aggression in Chechnya, the states of
19 Nov 99
Chechnya's Choice
Even Russian human rights activists say an anti-terrorism campaign is justified. But they sharply criticise the indiscriminate bombing and other attacks in Chechnya and propose a limited cessation of fighting to pave the way for talks.
19 Nov 99
The Nakhichevan Factor
What is it about Nakhichevan? Although comprising only 10 per cent of the Azerbaijani population, virtually every member of the country's political elite hails from the tiny enclave.
19 Nov 99
Armenia Chooses A New Supreme Patriarch
Coinciding with the killings in the Armenian Parliament, the election of the 132nd Supreme Patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church has been an acrimonious and unhappy affair.
19 Nov 99
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