Azerbaijan's First President Recalls Soviet Collapse
“Gorbachev blew his chance” to reconstitute Soviet Union, Ayaz Mutallibov says.
23 Dec 11
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Armenia Grapples With Economics of Union
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
18 Dec 14
Kazakstan Leader Still Silent on Succession
Keeping everyone guessing helps ensure President Nazarbaev’s position is unassailable.
18 May 15
Moscow Ponders Central Asian Security, Stability
NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan adds urgency to Russian policymaking, regional expert says.
14 Jun 13
Armenia's Receding European Ambitions
Long-awaited EU trade deal seems to have been upended by need to stay close to Moscow.
18 Oct 13
One Horse Race in Tbilisi
Most voters quietly accept that President Eduard Shevardnadze will win the April 9 elections - but they bitterly resent the fact that there is no real alternative.
5 Apr 00
Kazak Women Sold as Sex Slaves
Women from southern Kazakstan are being forced into prostitution both at home and abroad.
2 Jun 05
Hungarian Line on Croatia Riles EU Partners
Budapest's decision to break ranks over Croatian accession underlines the fact that it sees itself as an increasingly important player in the Balkans.
2 Aug 05
Georgian Exodus
New figures suggest Georgia is losing some of its best people in a massive migration crisis.
15 May 03
Profile: Suraya Parlika – Champion of Women's Rights
Forty years on, a veteran campaigner is still fighting for education and rights for Afghan women.
3 Mar 05
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