Georgian Vineyards in Ferment
Vine-growers’ anger at depressed market conditions spills over into political row.
19 Oct 07
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Azerbaijan: Aliev Sees Off Rivals
Government allegations that ministers were involved in a coup plot suggests that an apparently monolithic ruling elite is in fact fragmented.
28 Oct 05
Chechnya: the Great Migration
Tens of thousands of Chechens are seeking a new life in Europe.
18 Aug 05
Kyrgyz Opposition Under Pressure
Deputies and activists claim that the authorities are trying to intimidate them into silence.
20 Nov 05
Fear and Repression in “Reformed” Turkmenistan
Four years after new president promised change, dissenting voices continue to be stamped out.
17 Feb 11
Tajik-Uzbek Relations Back on Track?
Dispute over blocked trains appears to be easing, but Tajik economy still suffering.
18 May 10
Will Kokoity Deliver on Poll Pledges?
South Ossetian leader must improve living conditions for locals in wake of election or risk support switching to opposition, warn analysts.
24 Aug 09
Azerbaijan: Traffic Cops' Pay Rise Unlikely to Curb Graft
Salary hikes for force blighted by endemic corruption not expected to get at root of problem.
30 Sep 05
End of an Era in Turkmenistan
Officials convene emergency meeting to manage what may be a difficult transition following the death of President Saparmurat Niazov.
5 Jan 07
Batken Conflict Returns
For the second year in succession guerrillas break into the Batken region in southern Kyrgyzstan
21 Feb 05
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