Russian exiles debate ways to influence events in their homeland There is not much to be done to counter Putin’s iron grip on Russian society. Irakli Machaidze Jan 17, 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
Japan joins US and EU in sanctioning Kazakh entity Tokyo striving to raise its profile in Central Asia. Almaz Kumenov Jan 13, 2025
The Chechen factor complicates efforts to ease Azerbaijani-Russian tension Putin must tread carefully in Chechnya. Jan 10, 2025
Uzbekistan has highest number of deportees from US among Eurasian states in 2024 US immigration officials report sharp increase in deportations. Jan 6, 2025
Kazakhstan caught in the middle of simmering Azerbaijani-Russian tension over jetliner crash Astana trying to remain above the fray, staying strictly neutral. Jan 2, 2025
News analysis: Aliyev keeping pressure on Putin over airliner crash Will egos and pride get in the way of pragmatic decision-making? Dec 30, 2024
Putin apologizes to Aliyev without acknowledging Russian role in Azerbaijani jet crash Aliyev seems unwilling to let the Kremlin off the hook. Dec 28, 2024
Azerbaijani officials say they expect Russia to take responsibility for shooting down passenger jet Evidence points to unintended shoot-down by Russian air defenses. Dec 27, 2024
Abkhazia sees the Kremlin’s dark side Russian retaliation causes cutoff of electricity, mayhem ensues. Brawley Benson Dec 19, 2024
Russia’s economic woes starting to overflow into Kazakhstan Kazakh currency takes a plunge. Almaz Kumenov Dec 11, 2024
Armenian PM insists country has irrevocably broken with the Russia-led CSTO Russia leaders will believe it when they see it. Ani Avetisyan Dec 6, 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
Abkhazia: Lots of drama unlikely to produce change Bet on the Kremlin to get what it wants in the end. Irakli Machaidze Nov 22, 2024
Stances of both sides hardening as confrontation plays out in Abkhazia Dissatisfaction with Russian investment deal underpins standoff. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 18, 2024
War for citizenship: Why Uzbeks fight for Russia The Uzbek government actively discouraging citizens from becoming mercenaries. Dmitri Belyayev Nov 14, 2024
Four Central Asian entities added to US sanctions list Procuring machine tools in Europe and funneling them to Russia. Almaz Kumenov Nov 5, 2024
Russia perceived to have world’s “strongest military” – US News rankings Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan both in the Top 25. Oct 30, 2024
Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip Kazakh farmers being undercut by Russia. Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2024
Georgia: Can parliamentary vote alter relations with separatist territories? Russia says it is ready to play facilitating role. Brawley Benson Oct 10, 2024
The Aliyev paradox: clamping down to promote a sophisticated image Azerbaijan enlists Russia’s help in muzzling dissenting views. Oct 9, 2024
Viral video of teacher assault sparks Uzbek-Russian row Tashkent shrugs off Russian criticism, tells Moscow to mind its own business. Oct 4, 2024
Who’s faking who? Armenia asserts Russia was behind coup attempt; Moscow cries “fake” news Armenian officials aren’t releasing details, citing continuing investigation. Ani Avetisyan Oct 1, 2024
Perspectives: ISKP intensifying online propaganda targeting Russia and Central Asia Terrorist group widening inroads among Caucasus extremists. Lucas Webber, Louise Meloy Sep 20, 2024
