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Vsevolod Osipov (photo by Giorgi Lomsadze)

Spy’s confession sheds light on Russian espionage in Georgia

Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2022
The 20-year-old informant for Russia’s security services was sent to Tbilisi to report on the many exiles here. Now, he says, he’s come clean.

Turkmenistan: It’s good to talk

Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 2, 2022
Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however.

Armenia begins to recover stolen millions

Arshaluis Mgdesyan Aug 3, 2022
Prosecutors have begun to file lawsuits based on the country’s new unexplained wealth law, targeting assets from allegedly corrupt former officials. But is the process politicized?
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Extremist religious group attacks Azerbaijani embassy in London

Heydar Isayev Aug 5, 2022
The group said it was avenging an Azerbaijani woman who was "persecuted" by the authorities for writing a Shiite slogan on the wall of her home.

Azerbaijani border guards arrested for drug smuggling in Karabakh

Ulkar Natiqqizi Aug 5, 2022
It was the latest in a string of arrests of people accused of smuggling in the territories Azerbaijan recaptured from Armenia in the 2020 war.

Kazakhstan “separatists” sentenced amid poisonous Kremlin rhetoric

Aug 4, 2022
The announcement seems to be tied to a deranged post on the former Russian president’s social media.

Uzbekistan confirms plan to sign deal on new railroad from China

Joanna Lillis Aug 3, 2022
Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia.

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In renewed fighting, Azerbaijan captures additional territory in Karabakh

Heydar Isayev, Joshua Kucera, Ani Mejlumyan Aug 4, 2022
The escalation came as Azerbaijan has been trying to push Armenia to speed up the construction of a new road connecting Armenia to Karabakh.
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Kazakhstan: From drought to disease, farmers alone with their problems

Artyem Sochnev Aug 5, 2022
Farmers suspect authorities are reluctant to offer a diagnosis, as some diseases would require the government to pay compensation.

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Central Asia’s wild apple trees are disappearing

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Effective climate action in Central Asia requires tweaks in donor approaches – report

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Ukraine war fallout

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Washington flags Central Asian states over potential sanctions-dodging

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Georgians grudgingly accept growing Russian presence

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China in Eurasia

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Kyrgyzstan’s big-dollar deal with newbie Chinese company raises questions

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Tajikistan: As dust settles on Pamir conflict, Chinese roadworks begin

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