From ancient gold mining to Soviet-era megadams to a contentious border, the Enguri River is witness to some of Georgia's most important history and politics.

The audience was enthusiastic about the unusual pairing.

Exiles from Abkhazia and South Ossetia have formed soccer teams in Georgia, but their efforts remain informal because FIFA frowns on the politicization of soccer.

Abu Osama Noraki is viewed as a dangerous militant for his ability to draw Tajiks to the Islamic State cause through social media.

Sufis were harassed by the old government. The new one sees tourist potential.

While Turkmenistan chivvies along its partners in the pipeline project, there are indications it has been less than forthright about its own progress.

The formerly ruling Republican Party was shut out of parliament, leaving the new government with no true opposition.

The Spitak earthquake augured the fall of the Iron Curtain.

The formerly ruling Republican Party is on life support, but it has provided a useful foil for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and sparring between the two has dominated the parliamentary election campaign.

Recent events suggest Kazakhstan is preparing for snap elections. For parliament or the president?