Putin's Caucasian Ambitions
In the event of his election victory, how will Vladimir Putin go about reasserting Russia's political and military influence over the South Caucasus?
24 Mar 00
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Winter Brings More Hardship for Azeri Refugees
Rural populations near Karabakh conflict zone already living on the margins, and extreme cold only makes things worse.
28 Feb 12
Georgia Faces Afghan Drug Threat
Country at particular risk due to lack of control over its occupied territories.
17 Sep 21
Armenia's Eurasian Deal: Sell-Out or Fair Trade?
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
27 Oct 14
Caucasus: Aug ‘08
IWPR helps to break media blackout during Georgia’s conflict with Russia.
22 Sep 08
Armenia Plans Vaccine Strategy
Supplies have yet to arrive in the country – and then there is public scepticism to overcome.
22 Feb 21
Turkmenistan Divorces its Neighbours
It was no real surprise when the Turkmen leader said goodbye to the alliance of former Soviet states - the only question is what he’s hoping to get out of this public demarche.
20 Nov 05
Aliev Illness Galvanises Opposition
As President Heidar Aliev looks set to mark his 80th birthday in a Turkish hospital, the Azerbaijani opposition is weighing its options.
9 May 03
Tajikistan: Muted Response to Kyrgyz Turmoil
Legacy of conflict leaves Tajiks cautious about unrest of any kind, even if some see the outcome in Kyrgyzstan as positive.
20 Nov 05
Central Asian Migrants Leave Russia
Millions from all over the region have historically travelled there to work, with their remittances playing a significant part in many countries’ economies.
25 Mar 22
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