Russia

The Armenian Exodus

Initial findings of Armenia's first census since independence suggests the country is in the throes of a huge demographic crisis.

21 Feb 02

Georgia: The Shrinking Nation

The results of post-Soviet Georgia's first census suggest the country has shrunk by one million people since independence. The real picture may be even worse.

18 Feb 02

Georgia: Pankisi Locals Slam Police Operation

Pankisi residents unimpressed with police attempts to re-establish control over the lawless region.

11 Feb 02

Georgian Protest Threatens Abkhaz Peace

Protests by Georgian refugees against the Russian-led peacekeeping force in Abkhazia are causing new tensions.

1 Feb 02

Georgia's Pankisi Dilemma

A much-awaited police operation has begun in the Pankisi Gorge - but will it achieve anything?

25 Jan 02

US Critical of Russian War on Terrorism

Reports of Russian military atrocities in the latest mop-up operations in Chechnya are finally drawing US criticism.

18 Jan 02

Karabakh Talks Sabotaged by War of Words

Talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh have descended into mutual accusations of sabotage and ill-will

18 Jan 02

Macedonia: Church Enrages Albanians

Church tributes for controversial interior ministry unit prompts Albanian militants to threaten renewed violence.

16 Jan 02

Shevardnadze - The Trouble-shooter?

Questions raised over motive behind Shevardnadze's bid to come up with solutions for two Georgian trouble-spots.

11 Nov 01

NATO Courts Armenia

Armenia is to increase its military cooperation with the West as a means of enhancing regional stability.