Kazakhstan: Ruling party sees dominant role trimmed, but little change expected
Public in Kyrgyzstan pressed from all sides by Russia’s war in Ukraine
Kyrgyz authorities do not want pollsters or journalists to probe public opinion about the war.
A year in, Armenian war probe questions its first general
A similar probe into the large-scale hostilities of 2016 promised to address public concerns, but its findings were classified.
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View MoreAzerbaijan launches multi-day tours of Shusha
The resettlement of the key Nagorno-Karabakh town is due to start this year as well.
Georgian leaders come after "liberal fascists" following foreign agent bill's defeat
Many worry the ruling party's rhetoric may give rise to uncontrolled right-wing violence.
Uzbekistan: Second Nukus trial ends with more lengthy prison sentences
No progress appears to have been made pursuing prosecutions of law enforcement personnel.
Azerbaijan signals possible military action as Karabakh talks falter
As talks between Azerbaijan and Karabakh Armenians show little promise, Baku is putting out signals that a military escalation could be in the offing.
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Kazakhstan: Low election turnout tempers talk of political reset
Only one in four voters in Almaty, the country's largest city, cast their ballot.
Azerbaijani show business navigates state pressures, incentives
Members of Azerbaijan's film industry face consequences if they speak ill of the state, while those who stay in line are rewarded handsomely.
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