Turkmenistan: Women Drawn into Drug Trade
Poverty and the ready availability of heroin have led many women to take up drug dealing.
12 Jul 05
Russia
Chechens Consider Reviving Polygamy
For some, multiple marriage offers a simple solution to the gender imbalance caused by conflict. But others say introducing the practice is the last thing Chechens need.
12 Jul 05
New Dispute Erupts in Karachai-Cherkessia
One of Russia’s most ethnically mixed republics experiences new tensions.
7 Jul 05
Azerbaijan Boosts Military
Baku increases defence spending, though some question how effectively the money will be spent.
7 Jul 05
Chechnya: Gantamirov Takes on Kadyrov
The one-time mayor of Grozny wants a seat in the future Chechen parliament.
23 Jun 05
Chechen Rebels Declare New Front
Is Chechen rebel pledge to widen their fight an escalation of the conflict or a sign of desperation?
2 Jun 05
Abkhaz Businessmen Challenge Russian Commander
Unclear legal ownership of a Russian military sanatorium provokes anger on the Black Sea.
19 May 05
Hijab Discrimination in North Caucasus
Women in traditionally Muslim republic are being labelled Islamic radicals for merely wearing a head covering.
19 May 05
Milosevic's 'Hidden Billions'
While the Yugoslav President has undoubtedly stashed away a tidy sum for a rainy day, it's probably not as much money as the speculators believe.
17 May 05
Georgia Ecstatic at Bush Visit
A euphoric reception for the US president in Tbilisi masks different interpretations of what his visit means.
12 May 05
Support local journalists