Armenia trying to get Azerbaijan back in negotiating mode Yerevan makes modest tweaks in negotiating stance. Feb 3, 2025
Food prices kept inching up in Caucasus and Central Asia in 2024 – World Bank report Inflation fueling changes in dietary patterns. Feb 3, 2025
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord Trade balance heavily favors Beijing. Jan 29, 2025
Real GDP growth rates across Caucasus and Central Asia expected to dip – World Bank Decline will be felt more in Caucasus than in Central Asia. Jan 23, 2025
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev places Zangezur corridor back on peace process agenda Russia shouldn’t get its hopes up about a revival of its peacekeeping role. Jan 17, 2025
Armenia formalizes closer ties with the West It is now the law of the land to seek EU integration. Ani Avetisyan Jan 14, 2025
Azerbaijan wants EU monitoring mission to leave Armenia contends EU presence along border is essential for ongoing stability. Ani Avetisyan Dec 18, 2024
Armenia evacuates embassy in Syria, promises to help its citizens and ethnic Armenians Rapid downfall of Assad regime leaves Yerevan struggling to find solutions. Ani Avetisyan Dec 10, 2024
Survey: Young students in the Caucasus and Central Asia have low problem-solving skills Study highlights an alarming educational trend Dec 9, 2024
Armenian PM insists country has irrevocably broken with the Russia-led CSTO Russia leaders will believe it when they see it. Ani Avetisyan Dec 6, 2024
Armenia to reduce housing aid for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees Government wants to promote integration, but may end up stoking emigration. Ani Avetisyan Dec 2, 2024
Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan. Nov 30, 2024
Armenia: Pashinyan’s cabinet reshuffle promoting gender equity A third of cabinet posts now held by women. Ani Avetisyan Nov 25, 2024
Freedom House report: Azerbaijan engaged in “ethnic cleansing” of Karabakh Armenians The findings “constitute war crimes.” Ani Avetisyan Nov 19, 2024
Major government shake-up in Armenia Resignations impact law enforcement, judiciary, signal a new reform push. Ani Avetisyan Nov 18, 2024
Trump may toss a few foreign policy curveballs in the Caucasus Authoritarian-minded leaders may not enjoy the smooth sailing they were expecting. Nov 13, 2024
Armenia: Government efforts to enhance surveillance infrastructure fuels privacy concerns Officials pause process, allowing for more input. Ani Avetisyan Nov 8, 2024
Armenian NGOs accuse Azerbaijan of pushing “greenwashing” agenda at COP29 Few participants are likely to heed call to speak out about shortcomings. Nov 6, 2024
Azerbaijan: Aliyev rooting for Trump win Baku’s support remains strong, despite Trump attempt to cultivate Armenian-American voters. Nov 4, 2024
Georgia: President provokes Armenian ire with perceived ‘xenophobic’ comments Controversy underscores sensitivities surrounding ethnic identity in local politics. Ani Avetisyan Oct 31, 2024
Armenia and Azerbaijan edge closer to peace deal Optimism despite no apparent breakthrough on settling outstanding differences. Ani Avetisyan Oct 28, 2024
Nearly two-thirds of Armenians do not trust any politician – poll Despite lack of faith in leaders, most think country is headed in the right direction. Ani Avetisyan Oct 24, 2024
Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process hits a new speed bump Aliyev kvetches about a “policy of hostility.” Ani Avetisyan Oct 7, 2024
Environmental challenges posing threats to food security, public health – academic study Better urban planning needed to address pollution concerns. Irakli Machaidze Oct 2, 2024
