Georgia aims at "better future" with breakaway Abkhazia and South Ossetia Under the ambitious plan, Tbilisi would work directly with locals in the breakaway regions. Joshua Kucera Apr 5, 2018
Young Azerbaijani teachers heed the call of village life During the Soviet Union, teaching was a prestigious profession. But salaries have fallen in independent Azerbaijan, along with teachers' morale. Durna Safarova Mar 30, 2018
Ukraine Delays Investigation of Journalist Wanted by Azerbaijan The journalist's allies say the move increases the risk of his being abducted by Azerbaijan. Bradley Jardine Mar 20, 2018
Armenian President Drops Hint He Intends to Extend Rule His comments came in an interview two weeks before the country transitions to a parliamentary system. Bradley Jardine Mar 20, 2018
Deceased Georgian’s Body Still Held in South Ossetia Moscow told Tbilisi to negotiate directly with the breakaway, Russia-backed republic. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 13, 2018
The world's first democratically elected Muslim woman was from Georgia Sofieva's story reflects the huge promise and terrible losses Georgia experienced in the first half of the 20th century. William Dunbar Mar 8, 2018
Armenia Prepares to Empower Prime Minister, Downgrade President Unclear is how the switch will impact the economy and relations with Russia. Bradley Jardine Mar 1, 2018
Azerbaijani Government Taps Social Media to Woo Youth A hip new media brand took a reputational hit when it started praising President Ilham Aliyev. Durna Safarova Feb 28, 2018
Family Still Waiting for Body of Georgian Killed in South Ossetia The KGB alleges the victim fell down a staircase. Bradley Jardine Feb 27, 2018
Armenia Wonders: Are We At Risk From US Sanctions? The US Embassy in Yerevan has warned that Russian arms purchases could subject the country to sanctions. Joshua Kucera Feb 21, 2018
With Port Project, Georgia Seeks Place on China's Belt and Road Georgian infrastructure remains underdeveloped, which could leave Anaklia disconnected. Bradley Jardine Feb 21, 2018
South Ossetian Police Pressure Investigative Journalist The journalist said authorities demanded she be fired after she reported on a dispute between the region's leader and a Russian businessman. Bradley Jardine Feb 20, 2018
Sewage Protest Causes a Stink in Yerevan City Council Meeting A brawl broke out when opposition figures tried to present bottles of raw sewage to city officials. Bradley Jardine Feb 14, 2018
Azerbaijan: Small Bookstore Owner Describes Hostile Takeover by Powerful Minister The minister, Kamaleddin Heydarov, was described as the Minister of Everything Significant in a U.S. diplomatic cable. Arzu Geybullayeva Feb 14, 2018
Armenia's Next President Faces Eligibility Challenge Opposition media have claimed that documents they unearthed prove Armen Sargsyan's British citizenship renders him ineligible. Bradley Jardine Feb 14, 2018
Georgian Government on Defensive in Journalist Kidnapping Case The imprisoned journalist provided a detailed account of his abduction from Georgia to Azerbaijan and blamed Georgia's leadership. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 13, 2018
Something Brewing: Georgia’s Tea Renaissance When the USSR collapsed, Georgia’s tea industry went with it. Now investors are bringing it back. Paul Rimple Feb 7, 2018
Azerbaijan’s Rural Areas Lack Lawyers Following New Rule After dismissing 90% of its lawyers, Azerbaijan’s rural population is struggling to find legal help. Lamiya Adilgizi Feb 7, 2018
Azerbaijan Calls Snap Presidential Elections The surprise move set off speculation involving the economy, Russia, Armenia, and Europe. Joshua Kucera Feb 5, 2018
European Bank Gives Go-Ahead to Controversial Georgian Dam Residents fear the project will damage their farmland, and lead to deforestation and avalanches. Tom Allan Feb 5, 2018
South Ossetian Leader Meets with President of Autonomous Serbian Region The visit came as Republic of Srpska has increasingly been carrying out its own, pro-Moscow, foreign policy. Bradley Jardine Jan 29, 2018
Georgia’s Communists, With Chinese Help, Fight to Preserve Stalin’s Press A small cadre of fans works to preserve Joseph Stalin’s memory in his native Georgia. Bradley Jardine Jan 26, 2018
Azerbaijan’s Model Soldier: Pinup, Writer and Fighter Beauty pageant winner Tehrana Bahruzi has now written a panegyric to her boss, Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 22, 2018
Presidential Selection: Armen Sargsyan’s Second Coming to Armenia The move comes as Armenia prepares for a new political system, with executive power passing to the prime minister. Emil Sanamyan - Institute of Armenian Studies at USC Jan 19, 2018
Armenian Defense Minister Crowdfunds Soldier's Surgery Citizens fire back, asking why the government has to resort to fundraising to treat its wounded troops. Joshua Kucera Jan 18, 2018