Kazakstan's Islamists: Radicals or Scapegoats?
Amnesty International expert describes effects of continuing campaign against anyone the government sees as potential subversive.
20 Jul 11
Conflict resolution
Kazak Police Eliminate "Islamic" Cop-Killers
Real threat posed by Islamic radicals not as great as incident suggests, analysts say, although resentment of the authorities is widespread.
12 Jul 11
High Hopes Fade as Karabakh Talks Fail
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders can't agree how they would begin ending long-running dispute.
6 Jul 11
Armenian-Azeri Dispute Shifts to European Court
Cases reflect not only individual plight of people displaced by conflict, but also political will to score points off the other side.
17 Jun 11
Nationalist Talk in Kyrgyzstan
Preaching that one ethnic group is more important than others carries great risks for fragile state, media expert warns.
10 Jun 11
Conflict Legacy Haunts South Kyrgyzstan
One year on, true reconciliation remains distant prospect as ethnic communities pursue parallel existences.
9 Jun 11
"Banned" Investigator Regrets Kyrgyz Probe Response
Kimmo Kiljunen disappointed at persona non grata ruling, after painstaking investigation intended to help reconciliation process.
9 Jun 11
Azeri Eurovision Win Poses Armenian Dilemma
Both nations uncertain whether Yerevan should send singer to 2012 contest in Baku.
19 May 11
Georgia Close to "Circassian Genocide" Statement
Some analysts warn that delving too deep into other people’s history could create problems in the here and now.
19 May 11
Kyrgyzstan Report Draws Shaky Line Under Violence
Unsurprisingly, independent team’s findings get mixed reaction in fraught political environment.
17 May 11
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