Georgia Edges Towards More Equal Parliament
Politicians seem prepared to consider a measure that would guarantee women a quarter of seats in the legislature.
27 Oct 15
Caucasus
Azerbaijan: Concerns About Treatment of Two Political Prisoners
Opposition figure Ilgar Mammadov beaten up by prison staff, lawyer says.
27 Oct 15
Euro-Observers Shun Azerbaijan Election
Instead, observers from former Soviet states will applaud the ruling party's repeat victory.
23 Oct 15
Green Campaigners Oppose Georgia's Hydropower Drive
Critics say environmental and human costs are too high.
14 Oct 15
Armenia-Azerbaijan: More Skirmishing, Bigger Guns
Just a "routine" spike in cross-border attacks, or something more ominous?
12 Oct 15
Energy, Arms Trade Clouds Armenia's View of Moscow
Traditionally close relationship marred by Russian arms sales to Azerbaijan and general economic woes.
30 Sep 15
Debt Mountain Blamed for Suicides in Azerbaijan
Borrowers squeezed tight by exchange rate shift that raised their repayments.
30 Sep 15
Azerbaijan's Euro-Exit
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
25 Sep 15
Eurasian Union Fails to Deliver for Armenia
Troubled regional environment plus domestic weakness leave trade in the doldrums.
24 Sep 15
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