Political turmoil taking a toll on Georgia’s economy Government officials deny the economic roof is starting to cave in. Brawley Benson Jun 12, 2024
Georgia: President unveils blueprint for opposition coalition Prime minister insinuates president is a traitor. Brawley Benson May 28, 2024
Georgia: With ‘foreign agents’ law a fait accompli, opposition focus turning to elections Can fractured opposition come together? Brawley Benson May 23, 2024
Georgia: The used-car capital of Eurasia Dealers grapple with uncertainty as country strives to remain a re-export hub. Brawley Benson May 21, 2024
Georgia: Market reaction shows ‘foreign agents’ law is bad for business Both sides preparing for extended fight. Brawley Benson May 17, 2024
Georgia taking authoritarian turn with adoption of foreign agents legislation Sanctions may be looming for Georgian Dream leaders. Brawley Benson May 14, 2024
Georgia: Old political patterns of intimidation and violence repeating themselves Government critics receiving menacing phone calls. Brawley Benson May 10, 2024
Georgia: Draft law would negate 30-plus years of work to promote rule of law – activists Many of those potentially impacted by foreign agents legislation say they won’t comply. Brawley Benson Apr 29, 2024
Georgia: Entrepreneurs starry-eyed over EU accession prospects, fear government is botching bid Many see EU membership as the only path to economic stability. Brawley Benson Apr 24, 2024
Growth rates set to slow in Caucasus and Central Asia – World Bank Regional economies experiencing “multiple headwinds.” Brawley Benson Apr 22, 2024
Caucasus: Transit trade ambitions compound challenges of containing pollution Will rising prosperity have life-expectancy downside? Brawley Benson Apr 16, 2024
Azerbaijan looks to Italy for political backing in Karabakh peace process Italy prioritizes economics over rights abuses. Brawley Benson Apr 15, 2024
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan: Bridging the water gap Growing bilateral ties raise hopes for trans-Caspian trade route. Brawley Benson Apr 9, 2024
Georgia: Government throws caution to the wind, reintroduces foreign agents bill A showdown looms with EU accession hopes at stake. Brawley Benson Apr 3, 2024
Georgia: Politics and sports aren’t mixing well Georgians just want to celebrate on-field success. Brawley Benson Apr 1, 2024
Armenia: Pressing ahead with a dry port concept Too early to tell whether Yerevan is chasing a cash cow or unicorn. Brawley Benson Mar 13, 2024
Azerbaijan: Keeping trade options open Baku positioned to benefit from growing Iranian-Russian trade. Brawley Benson Mar 7, 2024
Georgia: Government all talk, little action on promoting EU values – rights activists Officials refuse to classify LGBTQ festival-goers as victims of right-wing violence. Brawley Benson Feb 28, 2024
Azerbaijan makes initial missteps as it prepares to put on a “green-friendly” show Activists wary about Baku’s selection to host global climate summit. Brawley Benson Feb 9, 2024
Artificial intelligence poses a “serious threat” to Internet freedom – report AI can facilitate an expansion of the surveillance state. Brawley Benson Oct 16, 2023
Georgia: Youth activist group undaunted by government intimidation tactics The Franklin Club has resumed its lecture series, and in the coming months, it aims to launch a public outreach campaign and voter registration drive. Brawley Benson Oct 5, 2023
Georgia: Government targets youth group named after Benjamin Franklin “They try to silence opposing voices” Brawley Benson Oct 4, 2023