Tajikistan: Trade turnover increases, featuring a yawning deficit Precious metals and minerals are main export items. Aug 7, 2024
Georgian economy ready to compete in the EU – report Tbilisi’s geopolitical pivot injects uncertainty into export growth prospects. Brawley Benson Aug 6, 2024
Kazakhstan: Opposition influencer sentenced to seven years in prison Conviction stems from interview with government’s public enemy No. 1. Almaz Kumenov Aug 6, 2024
Turkmen authorities scrambling to control scheme that gives citizens open access to the Internet Turkmen citizens find portal to the outside world. Aug 2, 2024
Prominent opposition figure in Azerbaijan stands trial Defendant says fraud charges against him are fabricated, calls for video in the courtroom. Aug 1, 2024
International Arbitration Court rules in favor of Georgian government on port development case Full-speed ahead for Chinese consortium to construct Anaklia facility. Brawley Benson Jul 30, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential decree ties Kyrgyz statehood to Soviet legacy Decree appears to aim at currying favor with the Kremlin. Jul 29, 2024
Georgia: Yet another coup plot claimed by government Ivanishvili a supposed assassination target. Brawley Benson Jul 26, 2024
Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process: So close, yet so far Several significant issues remain in way of a deal. Jul 25, 2024
Tajikistan: World Bank report voices concern about influence of state-connected companies on economy Many state-connected companies are losing money, hindering market development. Jul 24, 2024