Middle East

Should Old Acquaintance be Forgot?

Despite close historical and political ties with Armenia, Moscow is wary of backing its old ally over the Nagorny Karabakh debate

6 Oct 00

Sparks Fly Over Armenian Privatisation

Opposition politicians in Yerevan claim plans to privatise the nation's electricity suppliers have been deliberately biased towards the West.

18 Aug 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
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