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Georgia: What to do with Misha?
Long out of office, in prison and in ill health, Georgia’s ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili is still dominating headlines and vexing the government.
Kazakhstan seals deal to produce Turkish drones under license
Russia has already shows signs of bridling at military cooperation between Nur-Sultan and Ankara.
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The country depends heavily on Russia for its wheat. Now, with the war in Ukraine disrupting global supplies, concerns are rising that Georgia could be left vulnerable.
Uzbekistan: U.S. ambassador speaks out against forced beard shaving
The government would prefer Muslims to stick to a secular-leaning, state-sanctioned version of the faith.
Tajikistan: At least one killed in Pamirs unrest
Khorog has reportedly been encircled by government troops and internet connections have been suspended.
Questions surround South Ossetian referendum on joining Russia
The territory’s outgoing leader says the vote will take place in July. But he’ll be out of office by then and neither his successor, nor Russia itself, appear as interested in it as he is.
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“I avenged my father”: A saga of crime and bloodshed in the highlands of Kyrgyzstan
The criminal underworld reaches across generations.
Turkmenistan: Stand by your man
Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing.
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