Caucasus

Dagestan: Magomedov's Days Numbered?

As speculation mounts over fate of republic’s ruler, trouble brews on border with Chechnya.

16 Jun 05

Returning Chechen refugees leave behind them a hard life in Georgia, but have little hope of finding a better one back home.

16 Jun 05

How far down the road towards NATO membership is Armenia likely to go?

16 Jun 05

Sharp exchanges over election commission and threats of a “velvet revolution” in run-up to parliamentary ballot.

16 Jun 05

Women paying a heavy price for trying to become more active and assertive in Azerbaijani society.

16 Jun 05

President Alexander Dzasokhov caught everyone by surprise by resigning, but some doubt his successor will be much of an improvement.

9 Jun 05

A new law designed to end corruption may be so flawed that the real offenders will never be named and shamed.

9 Jun 05

The Balkar minority in Kabardino-Balkaria takes to the streets following murder of local leader.

2 Jun 05

Is Chechen rebel pledge to widen their fight an escalation of the conflict or a sign of desperation?

2 Jun 05

Tens of thousands of Armenians literally embrace their country’s highest mountain.

2 Jun 05

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