Tajik Economists Fear Impact of Global Crisis
Central bank believes economy largely immune from international financial turbulence, but economists warn of multiple knock-on effects.
19 Oct 08
Russia
South Ossetia: An Avoidable Catastrophe
In the space of a few days, a real catastrophe has unfolded in the Caucasus, sparked by a conflict over a tiny piece of land that could have been averted.
15 Oct 08
Kazaks Cautious About Russia-Georgia Dispute
Opinions vary as to whether Kazak economic retreat from Georgia was result of pro-Moscow politics or pragmatism.
15 Oct 08
CPJ Urges Moscow to Revoke Ban on IWPR Editor
A media advocacy group has appealed to Russia to lift bans imposed on several journalists wishing to visit the country, including IWPR’s Tom de Waal.
30 Sep 08
Georgia Counts Economic Cost
Worries that the government is underestimating the scale of the damage.
25 Sep 08
Caucasus: Aug ‘08
IWPR helps to break media blackout during Georgia’s conflict with Russia.
22 Sep 08
Tajik Children Labour to Feed Families
Some argue that in a country as poor as this, people have no option but to send children out to work.
18 Sep 08
Georgian Villagers Relieved as Abkhaz Withdraw
But now they must count the cost of a month-long occupation.
11 Sep 08
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