Georgia probing closer ties with Iran Are tighter ties with Tehran part of a geopolitical pivot? Brawley Benson Jun 19, 2024
Swiss summit gives Georgia and Ukraine presidents chance to reaffirm commitment to European integration Summit communique urges dialogue to end warfare without providing roadmap for talks. Ekaterina Venkina Jun 17, 2024
Energy Roundup: Eurasian natural gas exporters making headway in reorienting operations Russia looking south instead of west, while Azerbaijan aims to replace Russian supplies to EU. David O'Byrne Jun 13, 2024
Georgia: President unveils blueprint for opposition coalition Prime minister insinuates president is a traitor. Brawley Benson May 28, 2024
Georgia: With ‘foreign agents’ law a fait accompli, opposition focus turning to elections Can fractured opposition come together? Brawley Benson May 23, 2024
Azerbaijan: Baku denying French accusations of meddling in New Caledonia But a Baku-based group denounces ‘French colonialist doctrine’. May 22, 2024
Armenia: Tax records tell tale of continuing economic dependency on Russia Moscow’s financial gravitational pull on Yerevan remains powerful. May 17, 2024
Georgia: Market reaction shows ‘foreign agents’ law is bad for business Both sides preparing for extended fight. Brawley Benson May 17, 2024
Georgia: Tracing the rise of illiberalism in Tbilisi Georgian Dream following Hungarian example. Alec Gitelman May 15, 2024
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan press ahead with ambitious electricity export plan The European Union seen as the primary export market. May 14, 2024
Georgia taking authoritarian turn with adoption of foreign agents legislation Sanctions may be looming for Georgian Dream leaders. Brawley Benson May 14, 2024
Georgia: As protests rock Tbilisi, prime minister claims silent majority backs ‘foreign agents’ bill Government determined to press ahead with legislation seemingly at any cost. May 13, 2024
Armenia making slow progress in reorienting economic direction Remittances from Russia experience significant decline. May 8, 2024
Perspectives: It is time for Georgia’s citizens to decide “The transformation of Georgian Dream into a party dedicated to the eradication of multiplicity and tolerance is complete” Stephen F. Jones May 3, 2024
Georgia: Draft law would negate 30-plus years of work to promote rule of law – activists Many of those potentially impacted by foreign agents legislation say they won’t comply. Brawley Benson Apr 29, 2024
Perspectives: Georgian Dream’s doublethink may backfire in Tbilisi An awakening of youth activism poses a challenge for the government. Giorgi Revishvili Apr 26, 2024
Georgia: Entrepreneurs starry-eyed over EU accession prospects, fear government is botching bid Many see EU membership as the only path to economic stability. Brawley Benson Apr 24, 2024
Perspectives: Providing a long-term remedy to Ukraine’s munitions woes The Bucharest Nine group of states should be empowered to lead. Anthony J. Tokarz Apr 19, 2024
US to help Armenia modernize its military Trying not to rattle the bear’s cage too much. Ani Avetisyan Apr 16, 2024
Azerbaijan looks to Italy for political backing in Karabakh peace process Italy prioritizes economics over rights abuses. Brawley Benson Apr 15, 2024
Turkey strives to cement position as key cog in East-West trade MoU with Azerbaijan, Georgia gives boost to Middle Corridor. Apr 9, 2024
European Union, United States woo Armenia with economic assistance package Support is designed to encourage Armenia’s “resilience.” Ani Avetisyan Apr 8, 2024
Perspectives: Iran adapting to altered geopolitical landscape in South Caucasus The Israel factor looms large for Tehran. Eldar Mamedov Apr 4, 2024
Georgia: Government throws caution to the wind, reintroduces foreign agents bill A showdown looms with EU accession hopes at stake. Brawley Benson Apr 3, 2024
![Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s convoy rides through the village of Khanabad in Karabakh in late December 2023. Aliyev noted that Italian companies were actively involved “in ongoing reconstruction and restoration works in Azerbaijan, in particular, [in] liberated lands.” (Photo: president.az)](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/2024-04/1703243965_5fb1121b1892622b6f5e6eab6df7c64b.jpg?itok=bndVk8TP "Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s convoy rides through the village of Khanabad in Karabakh in late December 2023. Aliyev noted that Italian companies were actively involved “in ongoing reconstruction and restoration works in Azerbaijan, in particular, [in] liberated lands.” (Photo: president.az)")
