Israel

Bucharest's NATO Hopes Falter

Romanian plans to join NATO are threatened by the government's inability to come up with the funds to reform its armed forces.

10 Aug 01

Hijack Drama Descends into Tragicomedy

The blaze of publicity which surrounded the hijacking of a Russian aeroplane last week could well serve the interests of Islamic extremist groups

17 Nov 00

Putin Keeps his Distance

The war in Chechnya has inspired new political sympathies between Russia and Israel - but President Putin is still wary of taking sides in the Middle East crisis

20 Oct 00

Is Putin Fighting Wars on Too Many Fronts?

Whilst waging a bitter campaign in Chechnya, President Vladimir Putin is fighting rearguard actions against the Russian oligarchs and the regional governors. Perhaps he has bitten off more than he can chew.

14 Jul 00

Armenian President Faces Resignation Calls

The future of Armenian president Robert Kocharian is in doubt as investigators link his inner circle to the sensational murder of leading politicians last year.

28 Jan 00
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