Armenia
Armenian president's Moscow visit gains little
Armenia's relationship with Russia is unequal and Moscow's moves towards Baku invite suspicion
ArmeniaStable Armenian dram cannot be guaranteed for long
Dram stability is important politically as well as economically but CBA capacity to defend it is limited
ArmeniaRussian, Armenian courts will try Gyumri soldier
Some Armenians have a less rosy view than the elite of their country's alignment with Russia
ArmeniaReform lack will spoil Armenia's business climate
In preferring closer links with Russia to EU association, Yerevan ended any hopes of radical, liberalising reforms
ArmeniaPower problems will haunt Armenian government
The government has quelled protests against higher power prices -- but only in the short term
ArmeniaYerevan government and protesters will avoid violence
Both sides will try to avoid a repeat of the March 2008 post-election violence in which ten Armenians died
ArmeniaUtility's incompetence in Armenia will hurt Russia
Suspicions of corruption and overcharging by Russian utility bring international complications to electricity dispute
ArmeniaPressured Armenian president will use tough policing
Non-party activists lead protests against dearer electricity in the absence of a strong parliamentary opposition
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