

Kyrgyzstan plows ahead with foreign agent law, ignores foreign critics
Despite popular outrage, eased travel with Russia is a boon for some Georgians
Giorgi Lomsadze
May 24, 2023
Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.
New Kazakhstan, old methods: No respite for beleaguered opposition
Almaz Kumenov
May 25, 2023
Some analysts see the continued crackdown as a sign of President Tokayev's lack of confidence in his public standing.
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View MoreAbkhazia faces protests as discontent mounts
May 31, 2023
The de facto authorities fortified government buildings in an apparent attempt to prevent a revolution like the ones that overthrew previous governments in 2020 and 2014.
Azerbaijani "eco-activists" complain over grant cuts
May 31, 2023
The self-proclaimed environmental activists, who blocked the key road to Nagorno-Karabakh for nearly 140 days, now complain that their government is neglecting them.
Azerbaijani president gives ultimatum to Karabakh authorities
May 30, 2023
Aliyev's threatening rhetoric makes clear his government will ignore exhortations to sit down for talks with representatives of the entity he considers anathema to Azerbaijan.
Kazakhstan eyeing Baku grain entrepôt for Europe exports
Almaz Kumenov
May 27, 2023
The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years.
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Turkmenistan: Karakum as you are, as you were
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin
May 30, 2023
The authorities suffer from a case of misplaced priorities in thinking about the future. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
