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TURKMENISTAN: President consolidates his hold on power
President Sapamurat Niyazov signed a decree on September 8 creating a state commission to combat...
TurkmenistanRUSSIA/NATO: Joint defence body seen as successful
Both NATO and Russia have praised the operation of the NRC, set up in May 2002. However,...
RussiaROMANIA: PSD resorts to populism to hold onto vote
Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu sent an open letter to President Ion Iliescu on August 5 accusing...
RomaniaRUSSIA/CIS: How KGB networks extend Moscow's reach
Even the most reluctant members of the CIS have worked closely with the Russian intelligence...
RussiaALBANIA: Prime minister provokes rival to resign
President Alfred Moisiu yesterday approved replacements for Ilir Meta as foreign minister and...
AlbaniaUNITED STATES: Doubts linger on Russian 'partnership'
Russia has become a key partner for the United States in the 'war on terror' and is no longer...
United StatesCANADA/EU: Stronger partnership amid wider worries
Canada-EU relations are in a period of transition. At a time of heightened concern about the...
CanadaLATVIA: Re-elected president can boost 'yes' vote
President Vaira Vike-Freiberga took the oath of office for a second term on July 8. While the...
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