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US Congress throws down gauntlet to Georgian Dream
Irakli Machaidze
May 7, 2025
Will Trump side with US legislators or Tbilisi? Act was adopted with veto-proof majority.
On periphery: Papal visit, doctrinal clashes and Pope Francis’ Central Asian legacy
Alexander Thompson
May 6, 2025
Pontiff’s progressive views and voices of dissent.
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View MoreAfghanistan: Grappling with fall-out of dwindling foreign aid
May 12, 2025
Almost all US assistance terminated.
Azerbaijan-Russia feud: back on front-burner
May 9, 2025
Grievances aired, insults exchanged.
Turkmen leader touts trade and investment during French trip
May 8, 2025
Offering confirmation that Ashgabat is ready to do business with Western firms.
Armenia: Polling results suggest public wariness over government’s political course
May 7, 2025
Russia’s gravitational pull remains strong.
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Memoir: Recollecting the benefits of shoe leather diplomacy in Turkmenistan
Allan Mustard
May 9, 2025
Getting out, getting a feel for the place, and putting pins on a map.
