Central Asia

Abkhazia: Cultural Tragedy Revisited

An archivist reflects on the destruction a decade ago of a priceless record of Abkhazia's cosmopolitan past.

28 Mar 02

Azerbaijan and Iran are falling out again over exploitation of Caspian Sea oil wealth

15 Mar 02

With Heidar Aliev's visit to Moscow, Azerbaijan and Russia have buried more of their differences.

1 Feb 02

Deported from southern Georgia by Stalin, Meskhetian Turks are finding it hard to return to their homeland.

20 Oct 01

The flare-up of tension between Tehran and Baku is not only about oil.

24 Aug 01

Regional tensions run deep in the Caspian, where gun boats, sharp tongues and bellicose threats are making serious waves.

24 Aug 01

Georgia is in an ideal location to control, or exploit, the flow of drugs around the region.

24 Aug 01

North Ossetians claim their ethnic kin from neighbouring Georgia have abused their hospitality

11 Jun 01

The legacy of Stalin's deportations continues to divide communities in the North Caucasus

8 May 01

Adygeans returning to the land of their forefathers can expect a frosty reception from their ethnic kin

20 Apr 01

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