Russia Cracks the Whip
The threat of a visa regime has forced Azerbaijan to make strenuous efforts to placate the Kremlin
15 Dec 00
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Comment: New Round of Fighting Feared in Macedonia
Fresh conflict could erupt this spring if hard line Macedonian politicians unleash well-armed special forces against the country's Albanian community.
8 Feb 02
Afghans Continue to Flee
A lasting peace may be the only way of stemming the flood of Afghan asylum seekers.
3 Mar 05
Central Asian Gas Hike May Hit European Consumers
Russia will pass on sharp price rises in energy-rich Central Asian states to its European consumers.
7 Dec 07
Russian Energy Giant Captures Armenian Market
Critics say deal gives Kremlin political as well as economic leverage.
24 Jan 14
Moldova’s Fake News Fightback
How NGOs and independent media united to counter an organised disinformation campaign.
1 May 21
Uzbekistan: Shuttle Traders Curbed
New threat to the roving traders who helped rescue the Uzbek economy following the collapse of Soviet rule.
21 Feb 05
Opposition Still Boycotting Armenian Parliament
President’s supporters appear unconcerned as two factions continue boycott in support of a referendum to oust him.
9 Feb 05
Kazak Authorities Reluctant to Allow Public Protests
Concerns that rights to free assembly are under threat as Almaty protesters are told they can gather, but only if they do so well away from the city centre.
24 Apr 07
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