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
Russia
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
Kosovo Investigation: Why Belgrade Could Never Cooperate With The ICTY
Tribunal Update 126: Last Week in The Hague (17-22 May, 1999)
22 May 99
Comment: When The Cost Is Too High
A short sharp campaign is becoming a prolonged and devastating war. When the human cost of a "humanitarian intervention" becomes too high, is it time to stop the bombing?
16 May 99
Thwarted Kosovo Mission of Louise Arbour
Tribunal Update 109: Last Week in The Hague (18-23 January, 1999)
23 Jan 99
Serbian Opposition Parties Unite
Serbia's opposition parties have come together to issue President Milosevic an ultimatum: call elections by the end of April or face united and unrelenting mass protest.
11 Jan 99
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