Abkhazia: A Long Bridge to Cross
A number of potential flashpoints could destabilise the precarious Georgia-Abkhazia peace process this year
21 Feb 02
Russia
The Armenian Exodus
Initial findings of Armenia's first census since independence suggests the country is in the throes of a huge demographic crisis.
21 Feb 02
Georgia: The Shrinking Nation
The results of post-Soviet Georgia's first census suggest the country has shrunk by one million people since independence. The real picture may be even worse.
18 Feb 02
Georgia: Pankisi Locals Slam Police Operation
Pankisi residents unimpressed with police attempts to re-establish control over the lawless region.
11 Feb 02
Georgian Protest Threatens Abkhaz Peace
Protests by Georgian refugees against the Russian-led peacekeeping force in Abkhazia are causing new tensions.
1 Feb 02
Georgia's Pankisi Dilemma
A much-awaited police operation has begun in the Pankisi Gorge - but will it achieve anything?
25 Jan 02
US Critical of Russian War on Terrorism
Reports of Russian military atrocities in the latest mop-up operations in Chechnya are finally drawing US criticism.
18 Jan 02
Karabakh Talks Sabotaged by War of Words
Talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh have descended into mutual accusations of sabotage and ill-will
18 Jan 02
Macedonia: Church Enrages Albanians
Church tributes for controversial interior ministry unit prompts Albanian militants to threaten renewed violence.
16 Jan 02
Shevardnadze - The Trouble-shooter?
Questions raised over motive behind Shevardnadze's bid to come up with solutions for two Georgian trouble-spots.
11 Nov 01
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