Georgia: An Explosive Trade
The scrap metal business in Georgia holds some nasty and potentially lethal surprises.
Azerbaijan: Father Or Son?
As Heidar Aliev flies to Turkey for further medical treatment, there is growing uncertainty about who the next president will be.
Azerbaijan: Gas Pipeline Under Fire
Russia and Iran are questioning the need for the new Baku-Erzerum gas link.
Azerbaijani Prostitutes Flock to Turkey
An influx of Azerbaijani prostitutes, some the victims of crime, some the perpetrators, is shaking up eastern Turkey.
Chechnya: Blasts Signal New Campaign
Two suicide attacks in three days indicate a shift in tactics by Chechen guerrillas.
Aliev Illness Galvanises Opposition
As President Heidar Aliev looks set to mark his 80th birthday in a Turkish hospital, the Azerbaijani opposition is weighing its options.
Georgia: Bogus Agencies Prey on Jobless
High unemployment in Georgia spawns rogue job centres which rob their customers.
Circassians Turn Full Circle
Descendents of Caucasus emigres hoped to make new lives back in their ancestral lands, but many are giving up in disappointment
Aliev Collapse Shakes Azerbaijan
Dramatic proof of president's shaky health raises doubts as to whether he can really seek a third term in office this autumn.
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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.