Putin Keeps his Distance
The war in Chechnya has inspired new political sympathies between Russia and Israel - but President Putin is still wary of taking sides in the Middle East crisis
Should Old Acquaintance be Forgot?
Despite close historical and political ties with Armenia, Moscow is wary of backing its old ally over the Nagorny Karabakh debate
Violence Flares in Armenian Enclave
Political analysts across the South Caucasus are warning of a "second Nagorny Karabakh" in southern Georgia
Romania Moves To Stem Illegal Immigration
Romania has in recent years become a transit centre for clandestine immigration to the European Union
State Targets Balkaria's Islamic Community
Moscow continues to regard Kabardino-Balkaria as a potential breeding-ground for Islamic extremists
Sparks Fly Over Armenian Privatisation
Opposition politicians in Yerevan claim plans to privatise the nation's electricity suppliers have been deliberately biased towards the West.
Adygeans Set for a Cultural Renaissance
North Caucasus leaders pledge to fight for the rights of an ethnic group faced with extinction
In-fighting Cripples Azerbaijani Opposition
Heidar Aliev's regime looks set to score a resounding victory in Azerbaijan's forthcoming local elections
Poor Job Prospects Drive Armenians Abroad
Yerevan sociologists say government unemployment figures are concealing the true scale of a problem which is showing little sign of improving
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Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
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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.