Thomas de Waal
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Abkhaz Leader Presses Independence Claim
Kosovo talks and Russian support bolster the claims of breakaway Abkhazia.
15 Feb 10
South Ossetia: An Avoidable Catastrophe
In the space of a few days, a real catastrophe has unfolded in the Caucasus, sparked by a conflict over a tiny piece of land that could have been averted.
15 Oct 08
Caucasus Burning
So much has been left in ruins in the Caucasus in the past week. What chance is there of a salvage operation?
22 Sep 08
How the Georgian War Began
IWPR-trained reporters investigate the tragic sequence of events that triggered a war in South Ossetia.
28 Aug 08
South Ossetia: Moral Battle Lines Drawn
Russia tries to claim moral high ground as both sides allege war crimes.
14 Aug 08
The Caucasus Election Script
Being the leader of a post-Soviet country on the edge of Europe is a delicate balancing act.
2 Apr 08
Separation Anxiety
Twenty years ago this week, the ghosts of history stirred in Europe and a conflict that no one had paid attention to since the Treaty of Versailles re-erupted in the depths of the Soviet Union.
3 Mar 08
EU Could Assume Peacekeeping Role
The European Union’s new special representative for the South Caucasus sees an enhanced role for the EU in conflict resolution.
25 May 06
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