Shevardnadze's

At that pivotal moment, if Shevardnadze's compromise had been accepted, the world might well have avoided the decade-long Afghan civil war, the destruction of Kabul, the rise of the Taliban, and the sanctuary they provided al-Qaeda.

Taliban Talks The Only Road To Peace In Afghanistan? 2010

At that pivotal moment, if Shevardnadze's compromise had been accepted, the world might well have avoided the decade-long Afghan civil war, the destruction of Kabul, the rise of the Taliban, and the sanctuary they provided al-Qaeda.

Taliban Talks The Only Road To Peace In Afghanistan? 2010

While it met, Saakashvili-led supporters placed "roses" in the barrels of soldiers 'rifles, seized the parliament building, interrupted Shevardnadze's speech, and forced him to flee for his safety.

Color Revolutions, Old and New 2009

While it met, Saakashvili-led supporters placed "roses" in the barrels of soldiers 'rifles, seized the parliament building, interrupted Shevardnadze's speech, and forced him to flee for his safety.

Printing: Color Revolutions, Old and New 2009

Primakov's Mideast shuttle has made him the most prominent Soviet diplomat after Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze; some call him Shevardnadze's heir apparent.

Moscow's Two-Edged Plowshare 2008

But despite Shevardnadze's concession last week that force might be necessary, Moscow has established its image as a leading advocate of a peaceful settlement.

Moscow's Two-Edged Plowshare 2008

As for Shevardnadze's charge that his old boss is moving toward dictatorship, Bush simply said, "I think they can sort all that out."

Heading For A Crackup? 2008

Meanwhile, demoralized by Shevardnadze's resignation, liberal forces seemed increasingly feckless in the face of Gorbachev's swing to the right (page 38).

Heading For A Crackup? 2008

Without Russian support, Shevardnadze's forces were unable to fend off the attack.

Big Guns, But No Idea Where To Shoot 2008

The trigger for the latest protests was this month's election victory for Shevardnadze's party in a vote that international observers described as "deeply flawed."

Descent Into Chaos 2007