Armenia and EU kickstart visa liberalization process EU aiming to “sustain” Yerevan’s reform agenda. Ani Avetisyan Sep 11, 2024
Armenia sending signals that it wants to back out of a nuclear-energy deal with Russia Yerevan pursuing US option for building new plant. Brawley Benson Sep 5, 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
Incumbents touting desire to turn Georgia into a one-party state Ruling party leaders see upcoming parliamentary vote as the “Nuremburg Trials” of Georgia’s democratic system. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 27, 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
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan face scrutiny over possible sanctions-busting No fire, but lots of smoke. Brawley Benson Aug 16, 2024
Georgia: “Biopiracy” results in the death of imported trees Truth becomes stranger than fiction when Georgia’s billionaire boss goes tree hunting for his private garden. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 15, 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
Russian border guards gone from Yerevan airport Meanwhile, Moscow disappears Armenian fruits and veggies from Russian store shelves. Ani Avetisyan Aug 8, 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
Georgian economy ready to compete in the EU – report Tbilisi’s geopolitical pivot injects uncertainty into export growth prospects. Brawley Benson Aug 6, 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
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
Alleged Iranian-Armenian arms deal stirs controversy in the Caucasus Tehran and Yerevan deny, while Baku cries “fake news.” Ani Avetisyan Jul 30, 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
Georgian Dream policies damaging Tbilisi’s national security – experts Fractured relations with NATO raise chances of Russian mischief. Brawley Benson Jul 24, 2024
EU deepens engagement with Armenia, offering prospect of visa-free travel Negotiations likely to take years. Ani Avetisyan Jul 23, 2024