Middle East

Nakichevan: Trouble Brewing in Aliev's Backyard

A protest by desperate women in the Nakhichevan reflects wave of popular discontent in the traditionally pro-Aliev province.

21 Feb 02

Tensions between Turkey and Armenia have eased a little after the former's decision to relax visa regulations.

11 Feb 02

With Heidar Aliev's visit to Moscow, Azerbaijan and Russia have buried more of their differences.

1 Feb 02

The decision to hand Arab terrorist suspects over to the Americans highlights powerlessness of the Bosnian authorities.

18 Jan 02

Influential clerics within the Croatian Catholic Church remain among the fiercest opponents of cooperation with The Hague war crimes tribunal.

24 Nov 01

Azeri customs officials are being overwhlemed by the scale of drugs trafficking through the country.

14 Nov 01

Right-wing nationalists in Croatia fail to capitalise on the government's dismal economic performance

14 Nov 01

Questions raised over motive behind Shevardnadze's bid to come up with solutions for two Georgian trouble-spots.

11 Nov 01

Yerevan is attempting to stand up for the rights of its minority in Georgia, but is anxious not to fall out with Tbilisi over the issue.

22 Oct 01

Moscow's pledge to withdraw its forces from Abkhazia by the end of the year lessens the likelihood of a new war in the region.

22 Oct 01

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