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Karzai's Year of Mixed Fortunes

President speaks of progress and shortcomings, in assessment of first year in office.

21 Feb 05

Roaring smuggling trade across Afghan border keep Peshawar markets humming.

21 Feb 05

The country's smaller ethnic communities are keen to have their say at the grand assembly.

21 Feb 05

Efforts to rebuild Afghanistan are being undermined by warlordism and the resurgence of the Taleban.

21 Feb 05

Chaos and corruption as Azerbaijanis trade in their old identity documents.

19 Jan 05

Several candidates waiting in the wings to replace the ailing leader of the North Caucasian republic.

13 Jan 05

Surviving in 21st century Armenia’s “Stone Age” village.

22 Dec 04

A last-minute compromise agreement spells repeat elections in the Black Sea republic.

8 Dec 04

Public discontent with Tbilisi’s new regime in Ajaria mounts, not helped by officials’ refusal to talk about where revenues have gone.

25 Nov 04

Economic cooperation between the two allies is hurt by a very public dispute.

3 Nov 04

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