Kabul Deal Promotes Regional Stability?
Relations between Pakistan and Iran could improve as a direct result of the Afghan government accord.
14 Nov 05
Caucasus
Cannabis Lifts Kyrgyz Spirits
Growing numbers of Kyrgyz villagers are turning to drug production to escape poverty.
14 Nov 05
Yugoslavia's Diplomats Stay At Home
The clerks at the Yugoslav Foreign Ministry have nothing to do - their bosses are barred from travelling and almost no-one wants to visit them - which somewhat handicaps their work.
10 Nov 05
Election Campaigners Ask If NATO Has Outstayed Its Welcome
Though campaigning for the Macedonian presidential elections does not officially start until October 1, the political debates are underway and the top topic is the continued presence of NATO forces in the country.
10 Nov 05
Plenty Of Bread For The Happy Folk In The Wonderful World Of RTS TV Serbia
According to the regime media, the poor are eating better than ever before in a wonderful TV world where Serb society flourishes and happy workers rebuild their communities. Small wonder people want to check out of the real Serbia and move into the virtua
10 Nov 05
The Comforts of Serbia's Police State
Police are out in force in Serbia, and it seems to make many people feel better. Citizens are urged to spy on their neighbours and stay vigilant for "suspicious" activities. Most are happy to help.
10 Nov 05
Political Crisis In Moldova Raises Tension In Neighbouring Romania
The collapse of the Moldovan government has cast a shadow across neighbouring Romania raising fears that the price of closer relations with the West is rising ever higher.
10 Nov 05
Mass Sackings Hope To Kickstart Bosnian Peace Process
The international community has sacked 22 obstructionist Bosnian officials from across the divides and barred them from elected office, in yet another attempt to kickstart the moribund peace process.
10 Nov 05
Azerbaijan: Aliev's Democratic Intentions on Trial
The November 6 election was seen as a litmus test of the president’s will to reform his country, but for now the jury is still out.
10 Nov 05
Azeri Opposition Masses in Central Baku
Activists calling for the government to resign converge on Victory Square.
10 Nov 05
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