Is There Less Than Meets The Eye?

The European Commission has reached out to six former Soviet nations, proposing generous financial assistance programs and free trade deals. But is there less than meets the eye? More

OSCE Foreign Ministers Meet For Talks On Avoiding Conflicts

The annual ministerial meeting of the foremost European security body, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), is under way in Helsinki. The two days of discussions in the Finnish capital are expected to focus on how to avoid conflicts on the territory of the 56-member OSCE, conflicts like the war between Russia and Georgia. More

EU Unveils 'Partnership' With Former Soviet Neighbors

In a bid to strengthen ties with its former Soviet neighbors, and possibly replace Russia as the dominant player in the region, the European Union has unveiled an ambitious plan to spend 350 million euros on aid to Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Moldova, and Belarus. More

Roundtable: EU's Role In The South Caucasus

It's been a rocky year in the South Caucasus. Questionable elections in both Armenia and Azerbaijan ended with bloodshed in one and a dynasty digging in deeper in the other. Georgia, meanwhile, is still reeling from a devastating war with Russia in August. In a season when the region is looking west for guidance, what role has the European Union played through all this? More

Armenia, Georgia Win Gold In Chess Olympiad

Armenia's men's chess team has defended its title by winning the 38th World Chess Olympiad in Germany, while Georgia's women's team also took the gold. More