US and EU drumbeat for Central Asia’s critical minerals grows louder All discussions seem to touch on rare earths. Mar 14, 2025
Azerbaijan and Georgia seek to accelerate construction of a Black Sea power line EU special designation could help with financing. Mar 11, 2025
New rail routes launched in Central Asia, bypassing Russia Reducing transit times, cutting transport costs and hurting the Kremlin’s bottom line. Mar 5, 2025
Kazakhstan selects site for its first nuclear power station The United States showing interest in developing nuclear power in the region. Feb 27, 2025
What does German election mean for Ukraine? Berlin faces difficulty in filling security void. Ekaterina Venkina Feb 25, 2025
Armenia formalizes closer ties with the West It is now the law of the land to seek EU integration. Ani Avetisyan Jan 14, 2025
Georgia: Zourabichvili strives to remain relevant for protest movement Georgian Dream counting on Trump to break current dynamic in Tbilisi. Brawley Benson Jan 7, 2025
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway officially launched, but sidetracked at least until summer Project moving forward under yellow signal. Jan 7, 2025
Georgia protests: The view from Adjara Dissatisfaction is widespread, but many are cautious about expressing displeasure publicly. Katharine Khamhaengwong Jan 6, 2025
Georgia: Government struggling to keep lid on business community discontent US places Ivanishvili on sanctions list. Brawley Benson Dec 27, 2024
Azerbaijan wants EU monitoring mission to leave Armenia contends EU presence along border is essential for ongoing stability. Ani Avetisyan Dec 18, 2024
Protests widen in Georgia Tug-of-war for the nation’s future grows in the wake of called-off EU integration bid. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 2, 2024
COP29: Caspian and Central Asian states make progress in promoting “green” trade plan The sidelines are where the action is. Brawley Benson Nov 20, 2024
COP29: Baku climate conference experiences some turbulence The host has some inhospitable remarks for France. Nov 14, 2024
Perspectives: Time running out for EU to fight for Georgian democratization Brussels can organize an independent investigation of electoral irregularities. Lika Kobeshavidze Nov 8, 2024
European Commission highlights Georgia’s “Backsliding” Georgian Dream government responsible for halting EU accession hopes. Irakli Machaidze Nov 1, 2024
Uzbekistan trying to carve out more opportunities for labor migrants in European Union Uzbek officials appear willing to accept more rejected Afghan asylum seekers from EU. Oct 15, 2024
Azerbaijan injecting geopolitical element into COP29 climate conference Baku-hosted event seeks to tweak France. Sep 30, 2024
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
Georgia: Life imitating literature as youth challenges older generation Tbilisi’s streets are now quiet. But scratch the surface and the protest mood that prevailed in the spring still runs strong among many Georgians. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 18, 2024
Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction. Sep 17, 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
Armenia and EU kickstart visa liberalization process EU aiming to “sustain” Yerevan’s reform agenda. Ani Avetisyan Sep 11, 2024
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan face scrutiny over possible sanctions-busting No fire, but lots of smoke. Brawley Benson Aug 16, 2024
