Comment: A War of Unintended Consequences
Ten years on, the violence in Chechnya has bred a wholly different kind of warfare.
Abkhazia Rivals Strike Deal
A last-minute compromise agreement spells repeat elections in the Black Sea republic.
Ajaria: Concern Over Missing Funds
Public discontent with Tbilisi’s new regime in Ajaria mounts, not helped by officials’ refusal to talk about where revenues have gone.
Azerbaijan, Turkey end Debt Quarrel
Economic cooperation between the two allies is hurt by a very public dispute.
Iraq Despatch Splits Armenia
Parliament begins to ponder president’s plan to send Armenians to Iraq.
Basayev and Maskhadov Under Pressure
Chechen warrior Shamil Basayev is a prime suspect in the Beslan attack. Rebel leader Aslan Maskhadov has condemned it, but is facing fury from the Russians.
Russia, Armenia Cultivate Alliance
Joint military exercises are "a continuation of politics by other means".
Armenia Debates Ethnic Rights
Cool reception from Armenia’s tiny minority communities to a draft law designed to help them.
Kabardino-Balkaria: Circassian Clears Last Repatriation Hurdle
Deported ethnic Circassian wins the right to return to his ancestral homeland.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.