Georgia At The Crossroads
Politics has, it seems, never been so popular in Georgia. But the voters are being offered two very different views on the country's future by parties contesting the coming parliamentary elections.
8 Oct 12
Caucasus
How Kocharian And Aliev Tried To Bring A War To A Secret End
Back in August Armenian president Robert Kocharian and his Azerbaijani counterpart Heydar Aliev met in Geneva to sort out Karabakh "man to man" behind closed doors.
8 Oct 12
Russia's Second Chance In Chechnya
The Chechen authorities have lost the peoples' trust and most just want the anarchy to end - even if that means bringing the old rulers back. That gives Russia a second chance to take and hold Chechnya - but only if it is better behaved this time.
8 Oct 12
Azerbaijan: Bribery Allegations Hit Headlines
Video appears to show haggling over price of parliamentary seat.
6 Oct 12
New Political Landscape in Georgia
Opposition bloc’s transition to power has been unexpectedly smooth so far, but the real question is what it plans to do.
5 Oct 12
IWPR Caucasus Builds Women's Rights Reporting Network
Georgian, Abkhaz and Ossetian activists and reporters to work on joint stories.
4 Oct 12
Armenia: Minority Group Opposes New Marriage Rules
Government wants to standardise minimum marriage age at 18.
3 Oct 12
Georgian President Accepts Party's Election Defeat
Mikheil Saakashvili stays on until next year, but the coalition led by his opponent Bidzina Ivanishvili will shape the political future.
2 Oct 12
Georgian Fury at Prison Torture
Leaked video of abuses comes as bombshell for government fighting for re-election.
21 Sep 12
No Clear Frontrunner as Georgia Heads for Election
For the first time in years, President Saakashvili's party faces a serious challenger.
19 Sep 12
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