Film festival opens door to isolated Abkhazia The largely unrecognized republic is using cultural events to attract new visitors. Neil Hauer Apr 18, 2019
Pashinyan clashes with Nagorno-Karabakh leaders Armenia’s election campaign gets testy as the prime minister takes aim at the leadership in the Armenia-backed de facto Karabakh government. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 3, 2018
Georgia: A solitary peacekeeping mission on the edge of Europe The head of the European Union’s peacekeeping mission in Georgia describes efforts to foster “managed stability” Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 18, 2018
Friends ignore South Ossetia’s big day It was mostly a C-list crowd who showed up for celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of Russia's recognition of the breakaway territory. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 27, 2018
On tenth anniversary of Russian recognition, South Ossetians unsure what to celebrate The de facto republic is holding a grand event to mark the occasion, but it remains unclear which foreign dignitaries will attend. Irina Kelekhsayeva Aug 24, 2018
On anniversary of war, Georgians curse Putin The protesters used props and imagery to depict the devastations of the 2008 war and its continued impact on Georgia. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2018
For Armenians, they're not occupied territories – they're the homeland As Armenian settlement in the sensitive territories grows, it becomes more difficult to imagine peace with Azerbaijan. Some say that's the point. Joshua Kucera Aug 6, 2018
Abkhazians appreciate Syrian recognition, no matter the circumstances Abkhazian officials acknowledge, but downplay, the role Russia played in securing Syrian recognition of their independence Kieran Pender Jul 16, 2018
Georgia, South Ossetia exchange Magnitsky-like lists The lists would sanction individuals whom the respective sides say committed crimes against them. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 29, 2018
Karabakh villagers wary of returning to showcase village on frontline “So what if there's a new school if your life is in danger?” Joshua Kucera Jun 18, 2018
Pashinyan effect spreads to Nagorno-Karabakh After the “Velvet Revolution,” politics in Armenia's protectorate show signs of opening up, too. Joshua Kucera Jun 6, 2018
Syria formally recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia In retaliation, Georgia cut diplomatic ties with Syria. Giorgi Lomsadze May 29, 2018
Armenian leader Pashinyan’s son volunteers to serve in Karabakh The move received praise from Armenians accustomed to seeing the sons of top officials shirk military service. Bradley Jardine May 29, 2018
Report details increasing trade between Georgia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia Political disputes still continue to hinder efforts to formalize the trade, however, the International Crisis Group found. Joshua Kucera May 24, 2018
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
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian village becomes showcase of postwar reconstruction Talish has become a cause célèbre with Armenians both in the region and in its wealthy diaspora. Armine Avetisyan Apr 3, 2018
Armenians and Azerbaijanis commemorate two years since breakout of “April War” Perhaps counterintuitively, the situation on the front line is the most peaceful it's been since the fighting in 2016. Bradley Jardine Apr 2, 2018
Abkhazia mobilizes against foreign invader: Stink bugs Russia is bugging Abkhazia for the beasties by the bucketful. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 29, 2018
Nagorno Karabakh Leader Makes Unprecedented Visit to Washington Azerbaijan objected, arguing that giving a US visa to the de facto president was an implicit recognition of the breakaway state. Joshua Kucera Mar 15, 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
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
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
New Georgian Hospital Aims to Heal, and Win, Abkhazian Hearts and Minds Humanitarian aid is one of Georgia's last remaining tools to woo its prodigal Abkhazian citizens. So Tbilisi built a hospital near the breakaway region. Bradley Jardine Feb 5, 2018
Georgian-Russian Opera Singer Performs in Abkhazia, Scandal Ensues The singer put Gali authorities in a delicate spot after criticizing the separatist government. Bradley Jardine Feb 1, 2018
Survey: Armenians' Attitudes Toward Azerbaijan Increasingly Hardening “Non-compromising attitudes have become mainstream in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. These attitudes jeopardize the prospects of peaceful resolution.” Joshua Kucera Jan 29, 2018