Georgian Base Closure Shifts Strategic Balance
The transfer of Russian military hardware from Georgia to Armenia may alter the balance of forces in the South Caucasus.
30 Jun 05
Turkey
Georgia: Sad Plight of Underage Brides
Teenage Azerbaijani girls in Georgia often have no choice but to marry young.
2 Jun 05
Azerbaijan En Route to Oil Riches
After a decade of political manoeuvring, Azerbaijan launches major oil pipeline to the West.
26 May 05
Yugoslavia's Eastern Front
Bulgaria's pro-Western policy is met by a threat of war from Serbian extremist Seselj. But while ready to accept NATO troops, Sofia tries to play a regional diplomatic role.
17 May 05
More Sleaze Revelations From Independent Media In Sarajevo
Sarajevo's independent media keep on uncovering more sleaze in the ruling Bosnian Muslim party, adding to the worries of its aging leader.
17 May 05
'Power Wars' Between Romania And Bulgaria
Romania and Bulgaria, both candidates for early European Union accession talks, have traded insults in the past week over what their media have called the "power war".
17 May 05
Slow Demise of Karabakh Greeks
Can a tiny community survive to celebrate its third centenary?
27 Apr 05
Blow To Armenia's Shadow Economy
Local market traders say a new law punishes them and lets the big fish off the hook.
7 Apr 05
Kabulis Dress Up After a Fashion
Many young Afghans are turning to Bollywood movies for style tips – but only in the more cosmopolitan areas of the capital.
3 Mar 05
Veteran General Goes for Presidency
The controversial commander Abdul Rashid Dostum has little chance of winning votes outside his own constituency.
3 Mar 05
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