Russia Celebrates Diplomatic Coup
The Bush administration's tough stance over Chechnya comes in sharp contrast to the latest developments in Strasbourg
2 Feb 01
North Ossetia
Lord Judd 'Disagreeably Surprised'
The Council of Europe restores Russia's voting rights, suspended in the wake of the September 1999 invasion of Chechnya
29 Jan 01
Georgia Considers the 'Zero Option'
Moscow is putting increasing pressure on Tbilisi to repay its $158 million debt
29 Jan 01
Controversy Overshadows Lavish Festival
The Armenian government is being accused of using a major religious festival to score political points
19 Jan 01
Vodka Cartels Hold Sway in North Caucasus
COMMENT. Why Moscow is content to allow private vodka empires to flourish unchecked
12 Jan 01
Putin Forges New Ties with Baku
The Russian president's first visit to Baku could pave the way for a new era in Russo-Azeri relations
12 Jan 01
Islamic Teachings Challenge the Status Quo
The spectre of Wahhabism continues to haunt local governments across the North Caucasus because it offers young people an alternative to the status quo
22 Dec 00
Social Security in North Ossetia
The traditional clan structure offers Ossetians an alternative to existing social institutions
15 Dec 00
Bomb Blasts Claim Heavy Toll
A spate of rebel bombings in occupied Chechnya has forced the Russian generals to rethink their tactics
15 Dec 00
Georgian Troops Move on 'Rebel Haven'
Moscow has been working hard to justify its controversial visa regime in Georgia but apparently President Shevardnadze has taken the hint
15 Dec 00
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