Could Kazaks Go the Way of Kyrgyzstan?
The Kazak government appears blasé about Kyrgyz regime change but is paying attention, while opposition groups develop a new self-confidence.
20 Nov 05
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Belarus: How Political Persecution Extends to Families
The authorities routinely harass and arrest relatives of activists as a tactic of intimidation.
13 Apr 23
''I Should Have Screamed More'' - Saakashvili on 2008 War
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili opens up over the disappointments, betrayals and deals made in the run-up to the 2008 war.
7 Aug 19
Battle Lines Drawn for Azeri Election
Opinion is still divided on whether the opposition can topple the government at the ballot box – and whether the vote will be fair enough to show the true results.
4 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Sex Trade Flourishes
The sex trade in Kyrgyzstan has become a big business that the authorities are powerless to stop
22 Feb 05
Will the Taliban Reap the Whirlwind?
It was no coincidence that the Kremlin's threats to bomb terrorist bases in Afghanistan came on the eve of the Minsk security summit
26 May 00
Kyrgyzstan's Undiplomatic Policy Shift
Expulsion of US diplomats seen as a shift towards Moscow and away from democracy.
14 Jul 06
Armenia’s Energy Security Faces Frosty Relations with Russia
Lacking fossil fuels, Armenia leans on Russian gas and oil for most of its needs.
18 Dec 23
Armenia-Turkey Border Set to Reopen After Three Decades
The plan to allow third-country nationals to cross is seen as the next step towards full normalisation between the two neighbours.
7 Jul 22
Ashgabat Presses Iran for Higher Gas Price
While both sides engage in a war of words, Turkmenistan holds most of the aces in this regional energy dispute.
31 Jan 08
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