Top Story European Commission highlights Georgia’s “Backsliding” Irakli Machaidze Nov 1, 2024 Georgian Dream government responsible for halting EU accession hopes.
A prolonged political standoff developing in Georgia following disputed election Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 29, 2024 “Election forensics … consistent with poorly conducted” voting process – pollster
Georgia: Protesters gather in Tbilisi to challenge “stolen” parliamentary vote Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 28, 2024 President says accepting official results “is tantamount” to accepting a “Russian takeover.”
Russia perceived to have world’s “strongest military” – US News rankings Oct 30, 2024 Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan both in the Top 25.
Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2024 Kazakh farmers being undercut by Russia.
Georgia: President provokes Armenian ire with perceived ‘xenophobic’ comments Ani Avetisyan Oct 31, 2024 Controversy underscores sensitivities surrounding ethnic identity in local politics.
Azerbaijan: Aliyev all in behind Georgian Dream election ‘victory’ Oct 30, 2024 Baku provides strong backing for incumbents in disputed Georgian elections.