New Appointments to Replace Murdered Armenian Officials
On the surface at least, constitutional order has been preserved in Armenia in the wake of the October 27 attack on the Yerevan parliament - but tensions with the military continue.
4 Nov 99
Russia
After The Shooting
Armenia's president is weak and its prime minister is dead. Whatever follows the attack on the National Assembly, political change is inevitable.
29 Oct 99
In The Borderlands Of Hell
Chechen refugees are trapped in limbo, unable to return to Grozny or leave the country while Russia and Ingushetia prevaricate on reopening the border.
29 Oct 99
Chechen Crisis Heightens Russia-Georgia Tensions
Mutual suspicions between Russia and Georgia have been increased during the Chechnya crisis, erupting into a key issue of forthcoming parliamentary elections.
22 Oct 99
Russia's Rubicon Crossed
In crossing the Terek river, Moscow seems to be heading for a full-scale war in Chechnya, and neglecting many of the lessons from its previous defeat.
22 Oct 99
Chechen Authorities Come On Side To Free Georgia's Hostages Of Fortune
The chaos in Chechnya is spreading over the border into Georgia as armed gangs turn to kidnap to raise foreign money for weapons.
15 Oct 99
Baku's Firm Pro-Russian Line Claims A Victim
The abrupt departure of the Azeri president's trusted aide has fueled further speculations about negotiations over Nagorno-Karabakh and other policies of concern to Moscow. Did the advisor jump or was he pushed?
15 Oct 99
Russia Sweeps Aside Peace Offers In Race For A 'Glorious' Victory
Chechen leader Maskhadov's offer of talks has been rebuffed. Moscow is aiming to settle the "Chechen problem" once and for all.
15 Oct 99
Total War - Or A Battle For Hearts And Minds?
The Kremlin faces a choice in Chechnya: establish a cordon sanitaire or embark on an all-out blitz on Grozny.
15 Oct 99
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