Caucasus

In Search Of Another 'Small Victorious War'

The message from the Kremlin PR machine on its latest campaign in the north Caucasus is simple. "We'll win it this time"

8 Oct 12

Russian Army Returns, Bringing Familiar Bad Tidings

Moscow is again embarking on an attempt to subdue Chechnya by force. Although many of the stated aims are different and so far the military tactics are marginally less brutal, the experience for the local population is exactly the same.

8 Oct 12

Building Democratic Culture In The Caucasus From The Ground Up

Unresolved conflict in the Southern Caucasus and the return to war in the North is a problem for all. But democratisation must be a fundamental part of the solution.

8 Oct 12

Georgia At The Crossroads

Politics has, it seems, never been so popular in Georgia. But the voters are being offered two very different views on the country's future by parties contesting the coming parliamentary elections.

8 Oct 12

Russia's Second Chance In Chechnya

The Chechen authorities have lost the peoples' trust and most just want the anarchy to end - even if that means bringing the old rulers back. That gives Russia a second chance to take and hold Chechnya - but only if it is better behaved this time.

8 Oct 12

How Kocharian And Aliev Tried To Bring A War To A Secret End

Back in August Armenian president Robert Kocharian and his Azerbaijani counterpart Heydar Aliev met in Geneva to sort out Karabakh "man to man" behind closed doors.

8 Oct 12