Azerbaijan: New discovery raises odds that Baku can meet 2027 EU gas export target Socar has exclusive purchase rights to vast new reserve. David O'Byrne Sep 25, 2024
Azerbaijan: Victory hasn’t dimmed Aliyev’s ire for peace proponents Opposition to war is akin to treason. Sep 24, 2024
Turkmenistan suffers energy-export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat. David O'Byrne Sep 23, 2024
Order restored to Iranian-Russian relations after geopolitical row The Kremlin bows to Tehran’s wishes. Eldar Mamedov Sep 19, 2024
Armenia breaks up alleged Russian-inspired coup attempt Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process hits another snag. Ani Avetisyan Sep 19, 2024
Turkmenistan: Another wrong turn taking Ashgabat into gas-export dead end With swap deal bogging down, Turkey looks for alternatives. David O'Byrne Sep 16, 2024
Azerbaijan: Pro-Aliyev forces cruise to victory in uncompetitive parliamentary voting OSCE notes there were no “genuine political alternatives.” Sep 3, 2024
Armenia to Russia: Thanks, but no thanks on mediation offer Pashinyan intent on sealing peace deal directly with Azerbaijan. Ani Avetisyan Sep 3, 2024
No rest for the elite: Central Asian leaders stay busy in August fostering trade Lots of positive words, and even a little action. Aug 30, 2024
A small tax on the super-rich could raise big revenue in the Caucasus, Central Asia – report A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term. Aug 26, 2024
Four months of pre-trial detention given to Azerbaijani researcher accused of treason Part of a new round of arrests in Baku. Aug 23, 2024
Azerbaijan’s security service detains researcher-freelance journalist Detainee reportedly facing treason charge. Aug 22, 2024
Putin eager to play peacemaker in the Caucasus Russian leader doesn’t like sitting on sidelines. Aug 20, 2024
Armenia and Azerbaijan take new step towards finalizing peace deal Russia stands to lose some leverage in the South Caucasus. Aug 13, 2024
Azerbaijan: Operations restart at controversial gold mine Resumption of mining comes as government prepares for COP29. Aug 12, 2024
Central Asian leaders sound optimistic note on expanding regional trade at Astana meeting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking lead in push to break down trade barriers. Aug 9, 2024
Azerbaijan: State-controlled media predicts both Armenia and EU will get burned by warming bilateral ties An element of bitterness fuels media criticisms. Aug 7, 2024
Former Karabakh leaders languish in Azerbaijani jails awaiting trial Son of one high-profile political detainee alleges mistreatment. Ani Avetisyan Aug 5, 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
Alleged Iranian-Armenian arms deal stirs controversy in the Caucasus Tehran and Yerevan deny, while Baku cries “fake news.” Ani Avetisyan Jul 30, 2024
Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process: So close, yet so far Several significant issues remain in way of a deal. Jul 25, 2024
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking steps toward fulfilling green energy export vision Draft agreement outlines scope of cooperation. Almaz Kumenov Jul 18, 2024
The United States tries to get Armenia, Azerbaijan to see the trade benefits of peace Georgia gets ghosted in NATO summit’s final communique. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 12, 2024
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev wants to make Turkic states group a major international player Hungary’s Viktor Orban attends a summit of Turkic leaders as observer. Jul 11, 2024
