North Ossetia
Young Tajiks Seek Voice Through Elections
Although many of the candidates nominated for the forthcoming elections in Tajikistan are young, the past record suggests that few of them will make it into parliament or local councils.
Caucasus: Dec '09/Jan ‘10
IWPR advises Georgian journalists on setting up their own trade union.
Taleban Buying Guns From Former Warlords
Insurgents in north take advantage of big arms caches retained by ex-militiamen in contravention of major disarmament programme.
Georgian Patriotic Lessons Plan Raises Concern
People concerned that sessions will instil fear and aggression in children.
Is Iran Vulnerable to Sanctions?
Targeted sanctions likely to pose serious problems for the Tehran regime, but it remains defiant.
Georgia Says Worst Over for Economy
Massive foreign aid helps, but some doubt government’s economic claims.
Georgian Patriotic Lessons Plan Raises Concern
People concerned that sessions will instil fear and aggression in children.
Kazaks Take Step Towards Trade Bloc With Russia
Regional customs arrangement as much about politics as about economics.