Middle East

Batumi Oasis for Abkhaz

Ten years after the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict, a small community of Abkhaz still lives peacefully in a corner of Georgia.

11 Oct 03

Washington’s move stemmed from concern over pace of reform and corruption.

2 Oct 03

Exiles who've returned to help build Iraq find themselves up against an entrenched elite largely untouched by the war.

24 Sep 03

Squabbling coalition has little to fear from disorganised rivals.

12 Sep 03

Russia's move into Georgia's electricity and gas markets signals a major new strategic shift.

7 Aug 03

The International Monetary Fund is running out of patience with Tbilisi’s failure to implement reforms.

25 Jul 03

A mysterious blood disease is taking its toll on Azerbaijani youngsters.

19 Jul 03

The scrap metal business in Georgia holds some nasty and potentially lethal surprises.

19 Jul 03

As Heidar Aliev flies to Turkey for further medical treatment, there is growing uncertainty about who the next president will be.

10 Jul 03

Russia and Iran are questioning the need for the new Baku-Erzerum gas link.

13 Jun 03

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