Topic: Caucasus

Turkey, Armenia agree on road map to normalize ties

The tentative agreement, which must be ratified by both nations' legislatures, creates a framework for bilateral cooperation.

Chechnya: Russia declares 'mission accomplished' in strong-man state

The country is under the harsh, one-man rule of Ramzan Kadyrov, who wears a track suit, keeps a pet tiger, and urges men to take second wives.

The Monitor's View: Obama woos Turkey but will it woo back?

Both countries can gain from improved relations that will help solve the region’s woes.

Opinion: Russia: Unclenching its fist?

Improved Polish-Russian ties bode well for the US.

2,300 years later, 'Alexander-mania' grips Macedonia

Much to the anger of Greece, the ancient conqueror is making a big comeback in Macedonia – he's arriving just in time for Sunday's election.

Russia plans massive military investment

President Medvedev wants more planes, tanks, missiles, and warships. His defense minister argues that Washington wants to drive Russia into a strategic corner.

The Monitor's View: The US road through Turkey

The two countries share strategic concerns. They should work more closely together.

Sashenka

The story of a fictional family followed through several generations of turbulent Russian history.

World

Opinion: The West must not push Russia away – again

After so many broken promises, integration is key.

Opinion: I survived the Georgian war. Here's what I saw.

I blame Georgia's leaders.

After war, Russia's influence expands

The war with Georgia has many calling for North and South Ossetia to unite.

Key question lingers: Who started the war in Georgia?

As EU monitors arrive, new details contradict Russia's assertion that Georgia invaded South Ossetia first.

Russia-West crisis enters 'breathing period'

Contradictory messages are rampant as the EU and US reconsider security pledges to Georgia while new players such as Iran and Turkey enter the game.

Opinion: Russia takes a bite out of state sovereignty

The real clash with Georgia is sovereignty vs. self-determination.

Russia courts old allies, steps up defiance of the West

President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that Russia is 'a nation to be reckoned with.'

The Monitor's View: Medvedev's 'principles'

In foreign policy, Russia's president is straddling two different centuries.

Opinion: Farewell to world peace?

The Georgian conflict ended 1,716 days of no war between nations. But trends favor peace.

Russia's case on Georgia territories: Like Kosovo or not?

Tuesday, after invoking Kosovo to recognize two separatist republics, Russia changed its tack.

Syria eyes an edge amid Russia-U.S. rift

Damascus is seeking an arms deal with Moscow, a move that would bolster its position in the Middle East.

Russia maintains pressure with recognition of Georgian territories

Medvedev approved the move a day after parliament voted unanimously in favor of it.

Russia's gains in Georgia may leave it more isolated

In the coming weeks, the West will be shaping a long-term response to what many see as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's bid to change the post-cold-war world.

Behind checkpoints, a look at Russian actions in Georgia

Our correspondent describes a tour led by Kremlin press attaché Sasha Mechevsky through Russian-controlled villages and the South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali.

'New Europe' urges West to rethink Russian ties

Seizing on the conflict in Georgia, East European countries are pushing for strong measures against an aggressive Moscow they say they know all too well.

Petropolitics at heart of Russia-Georgia clash

Oil-pipeline routes, market leverage make struggle a 'battle for energy.'