NEWS: 14 Aug 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 506 (iwpr.net)

Azeris Baffled by Turkmen Legal Threat
Court action over maritime boundary could harm mutually beneficial gas pipeline project. By Kenan Guluzade in Baku (CRS No. 506, 14-Aug-09)
Abkhazia: Furore Over Gal Georgians’ Status
Opposition politicians angry at plans to offer full rights to members of marginalised community. By Anaid Gogorian in Sukhum (CRS No. 506, 14-Aug-09)
Karabakh Artist Overcomes Suffering
Refugee tells IWPR how she survived war and tragedy to sing of love. By Karine Ohanian in Stepanarkert (CRS No. 506, 14-Aug-09)

NEWS: 3 Jul 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 500 (iwpr.net)

Baku’s Warming Ties to Israel Anger Iran
Tehran’s attempt to scupper Israeli president’s visit gets nowhere, as Baku decides ties to Israel take priority over Islamic solidarity. By Kenan Guluzade in Baku (CRS No. 500, 3-July-09)
UN Withdrawal Leaves Border Georgians Fearful
Georgian minority in Abkhazia feels especially exposed now international monitor are packing their bags. By Irakli Lagvilava in Zugdidi and Anaid Gogorian in Sukhum (CRS No. 500, 3-July-09)
Armenia: Departing Phone Giant Claims Unfair Competition
Russian firm’s pull-out reignites debate on extent of illegal imports. By Armenak Chatinian in Yerevan (CRS No. 500, 3-July-09)

NEWS: 1 May 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 491 (iwpr.net)

Karabakh Eyes Armenia-Turkey Thaw With Suspicion

The recent warming in the relations of the two estranged neighbours provokes ambiguous reactions in Nagorny Karabakh. By Karine Ohanian in Stepanakert (CRS No. 491, 1-May-09)

Border Turks Want Door to Armenia Kept Shut

Plan to reopen frontier between Armenia and Turkey wins few friends in towns and villages on Turkish side. By Sabuhi Mammadli in Igdir, Turkey (CRS No. 491, 1-May-09)

Russia’s Gift of Recognition Hurts Abkhaz Traders

Exports nosedive as an unintended consequence of Moscow’s diplomatic gesture of friendship.
By Anaid Gogorian in Sukhum (CRS No. 491, 1-May-09)