Palestine

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

Bosnian Smuggling Revival

The booming traffic in illegal immigrants through Bosnia could scupper the nation's chances of European integration

7 Jul 00
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