In-fighting Cripples Azerbaijani Opposition
Heidar Aliev's regime looks set to score a resounding victory in Azerbaijan's forthcoming local elections
11 Aug 00
Middle East
Poor Job Prospects Drive Armenians Abroad
Yerevan sociologists say government unemployment figures are concealing the true scale of a problem which is showing little sign of improving
14 Jul 00
Is Putin Fighting Wars on Too Many Fronts?
Whilst waging a bitter campaign in Chechnya, President Vladimir Putin is fighting rearguard actions against the Russian oligarchs and the regional governors. Perhaps he has bitten off more than he can chew.
14 Jul 00
Bosnian Smuggling Revival
The booming traffic in illegal immigrants through Bosnia could scupper the nation's chances of European integration
7 Jul 00
A Conflict of Interests
Experts agree that talk of a "stability pact" in the South Caucasus is premature while regional conflicts remain unresolved.
30 Jun 00
Serbian Cinema Craze
Serbs flock to the cinema to escape the harsh realities of the Milosevic regime.
13 Jun 00
Azeri Fishermen Plunder Sturgeon Stocks
Corrupt officials in Azerbaijan are suspected of lining their pockets with the proceeds of illegal sturgeon fishing.
26 May 00
Circassian Family Values
The pagan customs of ancient Circassian tribes survive the depredations of the Soviet era
17 May 00
A Wing and a Prayer
Privatisation seems to offer the only chance of salvation for Armenia's national airline whose wings have been clipped by $12 million of debt
17 May 00
Gantamirov Demands Revenge
Political loose cannon Bislan Gantimirov hits out at recent peace initiatives in Chechnya, calling for the total annihilation of the rebel forces.
5 May 00
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