A journey along Georgia’s strategic stream
Tajikistan: From childhood outcast to Islamic State propaganda guru
Abu Osama Noraki is viewed as a dangerous militant for his ability to draw Tajiks to the Islamic State cause through social media.
Uzbekistan bets on dividends from Sufi revival
Sufis were harassed by the old government. The new one sees tourist potential.
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View MoreFollowing spat with Yerevan, Karabakh reshuffles military leadership
It remains an open question how much the changes that have swept Armenia this year will spread into Karabakh.
Turkmenistan: Firing of top industry officials gives more hints on crisis
President Berdymukhamedov has blamed industry woes on corruption.
Russian soldier accused of murdering Armenian woman
The lack of information about the case, nearly two weeks after the 57-year-old woman’s death, has given rise to speculation among Armenians.
Turkmenistan opens new front on alcohol in health drive
It will become illegal to drink in parks, forests, beaches, airports, underpasses and elevators.
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German silent cinema and Uzbek music: An oddly satisfying match
The audience was enthusiastic about the unusual pairing.
Could cryptocurrency leave Abkhazia in the dark?
The de facto authorities are trying to regulate currency mining so that it doesn’t break the territory’s rickety power system this winter.
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