Kremlin brings Abkhazia back into fold Resumption of Moscow-Sukhumi flights after 32 years draws complaints from Tbilisi. Irakli Machaidze May 12, 2025
US Congress throws down gauntlet to Georgian Dream Will Trump side with US legislators or Tbilisi? Act was adopted with veto-proof majority. Irakli Machaidze May 7, 2025
Armenia: Polling results suggest public wariness over government’s political course Russia’s gravitational pull remains strong. May 7, 2025
World Bank offers prescription to address business ills in Caucasus & Central Asia Lots of firms, too few employees. May 5, 2025
Press freedom in perilous position due to financial pressures – media watchdog Mass media in need of New Deal. May 2, 2025
Georgia’s most influential opposition broadcaster shutting down Georgian Dream gaining near-total control over broadcast media landscape. Irakli Machaidze Apr 30, 2025
Post-war order teetering – rights watchdog Eurasia “at forefront” of assault on individual freedoms. Apr 29, 2025
Public confidence in governmental institutions showing alarming decline – UN Authoritarian states in Eurasia counter trend by controlling information flow. Apr 28, 2025
EU and Azerbaijan appear to cement energy partnership Officials coy, but state-controlled media herald end of ‘crisis in relations.’ Apr 28, 2025
World Bank predicting economic slowdown for Caucasus & Central Asia Bank raises red flag about surge in household borrowing. Apr 25, 2025
America angling for power deal in Armenia Race appears to be on to build Armenia’s next nuclear plant. Apr 23, 2025
Georgian government preparing for EU move to suspend visa-free travel Georgian Dream downplays consequences. Irakli Machaidze Apr 22, 2025
Pashinyan’s domestic political challenges deepen Opposition sets differences aside to unify. Apr 17, 2025
Azerbaijan’s energy relations with EU experiencing bout of uncertainty Game of high-stakes poker over natural gas supplies. Apr 17, 2025
Georgia: Government seeks control over foreign assistance to non-governmental sector Independent media outlets confronting potential death blow. Irakli Machaidze Apr 15, 2025
Central Asia-European Union green energy corridor making progress Feasibility studies in the works. Apr 9, 2025
South Caucasus deemed “low exposure” zone in terms of vulnerability to climate change – UN study Report examines impact of global warming on development in Asia-Pacific region. Apr 9, 2025
Georgian government weaponizes history with aim of banning opposition New parliamentary commission fueling public resentment. Irakli Machaidze Apr 8, 2025
Measuring impact of US tariffs on Central Asia and South Caucasus Little near-term pain, but lots of uncertainty about future. Apr 7, 2025
Political power comes at high price for Ivanishvili Billionaire’s net worth taking plunge. Apr 3, 2025
Armenia: Pressure increasing on Pashinyan Prime minister confronting adversity all around. Apr 2, 2025
