Top Story Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s garbage into profits Erlan Mashanlo Nov 7, 2024 Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly.
European Commission highlights Georgia’s “Backsliding” Irakli Machaidze Nov 1, 2024 Georgian Dream government responsible for halting EU accession hopes.
Georgia: President provokes Armenian ire with perceived ‘xenophobic’ comments Ani Avetisyan Oct 31, 2024 Controversy underscores sensitivities surrounding ethnic identity in local politics.
Georgian Orthodox Church stakes out neutral stance on parliamentary election dispute Brawley Benson Nov 7, 2024 But the Patriarchate provides hints about its political preferences.
Armenian NGOs accuse Azerbaijan of pushing “greenwashing” agenda at COP29 Nov 6, 2024 Few participants are likely to heed call to speak out about shortcomings.
Four Central Asian entities added to US sanctions list Almaz Kumenov Nov 5, 2024 Procuring machine tools in Europe and funneling them to Russia.
Azerbaijan: Aliyev rooting for Trump win Nov 4, 2024 Baku’s support remains strong, despite Trump attempt to cultivate Armenian-American voters.
Georgia: Widespread violations of voter secrecy documented, legal battle looms Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 6, 2024 Election dispute continues in Georgia as critics connect literal dots in the voting process.
Perspectives: Mapping Georgian Dream’s path to ‘victory’ Stephen F. Jones Nov 4, 2024 Why Georgian Dream’s victory is a turning point.