Caspian Talks Breakdown Bodes Ill
An attempt by Caspian Sea states to divide up its riches appears only to have deepened the quarrel over the issue.
2 May 02
Caucasus
Bad Business Days In Baku
Several foreign companies in Azerbaijan have decided that it's not worth waiting for the next oil boom.
2 May 02
Chechen Troupe Get Extended Tour
A dedicated group of actors and dancers are keeping Chechen culture alive outside the war-ravaged republic.
25 Apr 02
Georgian Priest On The Rampage
An extremist Georgian priest is continuing to attack and intimidate his enemies, even as he faces criminal proceedings.
25 Apr 02
Karabakh: One last push?
Time is running out for a breakthrough in protracted negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorny Karabakh.
25 Apr 02
Azerbaijan's Painful Births
Giving birth in Azerbaijan's maternity homes can be a risky and expensive business.
25 Apr 02
Armenia-Iran Pipeline Inches Ahead
Armenian officials hope to finalise pipeline deal with Iran in the next few months.
19 Apr 02
Abkhaz Braced for New War
New crisis in the Kodori Gorge stokes Abkhazian fears of renewed conflict with Georgia.
19 Apr 02
Georgia Angry at Russia's Kodori Dash
The sudden deployment of Russian troops in Abkhazia's Kodori Gorge causes a dangerous downturn in Russian-Georgian relations.
19 Apr 02
Azerbaijan: State Hounds Muslim Leaders
The Azerbaijani government, apparently concerned over religious extremism and corruption, is cracking down on the country's main Muslim organisation.
12 Apr 02
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