Kazaks Struggle With Oil and Food Prices
Government’s attempt to hold fuel prices down may be too little, too late.
6 Jun 08
Russia
Georgian President Hails Poll Victory
Opposition considers future strategy as governing party claims election triumph.
22 May 08
Georgia: Fears of War With Russia
Recriminations traded between Tbilisi and Moscow sound increasingly warlike.
16 May 08
Price Rises Begin to Bite in Armenia
New president and government damaged by steep price hikes.
15 May 08
Abkhazia Cleaves Closer to Russia
Abkhaz leadership mulls closer military ties with Moscow, as tensions with Tbilisi mount.
8 May 08
Georgian Opposition Faces Uphill Election Struggle
While the ruling party focuses on pledges to make better, its opponents are failing to make headway, in part because of what they see as unfair changes to the voting system.
24 Apr 08
Turkmen Farm Reforms Failing
Government needs to launch comprehensive overhaul of agriculture if production is to be increased.
11 Apr 08
Gender Equality a Dead Letter in Tajikistan
Despite a raft of equal opportunity laws, women in this conservative society are often treated as chattels.
1 Apr 08
Caucasus: Feb ‘08
Journalists taking part in CCJN mission to Armenia say they appreciated the opportunity to work with colleagues from other countries.
19 Mar 08
Kyrgyz Opposition Queries Election Figures
Opposition groups say the failure to release detailed information on the December election suggests the results are questionable.
17 Mar 08
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