Progress in Abkhaz Peace Talks
The fact that Tbilisi and Sukhum come up with new peace initiatives is seen as a positive step, even if they continue to disagree on most issues.
1 Jun 06
Russia
Armenian Speaker Quits
Resignation of parliamentary chairman may be a prelude to a bid for the presidency.
19 May 06
Land Crisis in Kabardino-Balkaria
Farmers say a failure to privatise land has left them impoverished.
19 May 06
Just Another Pipe Dream?
Talk of the Trans-Afghan Pipeline raises the prospect of big returns for investors and the Kabul government. But security remains the key unanswered question.
18 May 06
Power Play in Azerbaijan
Authorities throws the book at Turkish electricity distributor as Russian rival appears set to step in.
17 May 06
Comment: Uzbekistan's Relentless Downward Slide
Anyone who thought the government would ease off after Andijan is dead wrong, argues an Uzbekistan-based analyst.
13 May 06
Kyrgyzstan: Controversial Figure Meets Bloody End
Kyrgyzstan reels as a leading political figure with alleged underworld links is shot down in the street.
13 May 06
Tajiks Suffer Gas Shortage
Uzbek threats to turn off the gas supply could be an economic disaster.
5 May 06
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