China

Mugabe Unity Claims Ring Hollow

Analysts unconvinced by insistence that there's no deadlock over unity government.

10 Oct 08

Central Asian states and China have their own separatist problems and are wary of Moscow’s recognition of secessionist entities.

12 Sep 08

Turkish leader’s unprecedented visit to Yerevan raises hopes of better relations, but worries conservatives in Azerbaijan as well as Armenia.

11 Sep 08

Eight years after controversial land seizures, the country’s once-thriving industry continues to decline.

9 Sep 08

Thousands cross border, as opposition blames president for delay in returning from Olympics.

15 Aug 08

As the national currency continues to plummet in value, the real business is done in foreign banknotes.

16 Jul 08

Badakhshan region seething with discontent, which some fear could translate into political instability if the underlying causes are left unaddressed.

16 Jul 08

Central banker prescribes political harmony as the cure to Zimbabwe’s political ailments, but critics say he is part of the problem.

15 Jul 08

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9 Jun 08

Americans accused of interfering in forthcoming Azerbaijani presidential election.

8 May 08

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