South Ossetia: An Avoidable Catastrophe
In the space of a few days, a real catastrophe has unfolded in the Caucasus, sparked by a conflict over a tiny piece of land that could have been averted.
15 Oct 08
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Uzbek Election Counts for Little
Six candidates, five political parties and only one possible winner.
13 Nov 07
The Caucasus Election Script
Being the leader of a post-Soviet country on the edge of Europe is a delicate balancing act.
2 Apr 08
Russian Crisis Continues to Bite for Labour Migrants
Kyrgystan’s membership of a Moscow-led trading bloc has softened the blow for its citizens, but Uzbeks and Tajiks are clearly suffering.
10 Mar 16
Another Term for Uzbek Leader, and Then What?
With questions over the long-term leader’s health, the Central Asian state could see a turbulent succession process, expert says.
13 Mar 15
Things Just Get Worse
Two momentous events - the Kyrgyz revolution and the Andijan shootings - have coloured the way Central Asian governments view media freedom.
5 May 06
NATO Head on Georgia, Russia's Red Lines and Saakashvili
Treaty organisation will not allow Russia to influence accession.
30 Mar 19
Gaza: “Each Day Seems Darker Than the Last”
A Palestinian journalist describes trying to report amid the danger and chaos of the war.
1 Nov 23
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