Putin's Political Options

The Russian electorate waits with bated breath for President Vladimir Putin to show his true colours.

Special Report: Landmark Caspian Treaty Only the Beginning

After eight years an environmental convention on the Caspian Sea has been signed - but what will it mean in practice?

Young People Increasingly Drawn to Islam

Moderate clerics say heavy-handed authorities fail to distinguish between ordinary mosque-goers and extremists.

Identifying the Islamic State Threat to Georgia

Tbilisi rubbishes Russian claims that jihadists have set up training bases within the country.

Keeping Islamic State Out of Georgia

In the Pankisi Gorge, locals call for more action to stop young men going off to fight in Syria.

Landmark Caspian Treaty Only the Beginning

After eight years an environmental convention on the Caspian Sea has been signed - but what will it mean in practice?

Bosnia: Mujahedin Revival Fears

Terrorist attacks in the USA have triggered a witch-hunt against mujahedin in Bosnia.

Hijab Discrimination in North Caucasus

Women in traditionally Muslim republic are being labelled Islamic radicals for merely wearing a head covering.

Beslan After the Tragedy