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
Palestine
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
Bosnian Smuggling Revival
The booming traffic in illegal immigrants through Bosnia could scupper the nation's chances of European integration
7 Jul 00
Azerbaijani Women Driven to Prostitution
The Baku government's failure to improve social and economic conditions for women has forced many of them to turn to prostitution.
17 Mar 00
RUSSIA BLASTS CHECHEN ISSUE ONTO OSCE SUMMIT CENTRE STAGE
With the expected signing of a deal on Nagorno-Karabakh derailed by last month's carnage in the Armenian parliament, the Chechen crisis is even more certain to set the agenda for the OSCE summit next week.
12 Nov 99
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