Turkey

Abkhaz Opposition Fear Growing Russian Influence

Issue likely to dominate December elections, but in reality Abkhazia’s options constrained by dependence on Russia.

7 Aug 09

Some local analysts believe Washington may have taken an indirect swipe at president’s re-election campaign.

5 Aug 09

Empty Armenian border villages raise security concerns.

4 Aug 09

Independent electoral commission says few of those competing for the post are eligible to do so.

31 Jul 09

Moscow meeting leaves sides no closer and many questions unanswered.

27 Jul 09

The new Change list threatens to limit power of region’s political giants in upcoming ballot.

24 Jul 09

As in 2005 election, party still by far the strongest force in the province.

24 Jul 09

With no sign of Karabakh stand-off being resolved, refugees will remain in legal and economic limbo, their lives frozen by the frozen conflict.

12 Jun 09

Continued closure of Russian-Georgian border crossing leaves Armenia cut off from its most important market.

2 Jun 09

American support seen as crucial to helping Iraqi Kurds resolve rebel conflicts with Turkey and Iran.

27 May 09

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