Russia doesn’t like growing US economic role in Central Asia, but seems powerless to stop it What does Nicaragua have to do with anything? Sep 6, 2024
Armenia sending signals that it wants to back out of a nuclear-energy deal with Russia Yerevan pursuing US option for building new plant. Brawley Benson Sep 5, 2024
Memoir: Dethroning the “King of Kazakhstan” Keeping US-Kazakhstan energy cooperation on track. Larry C. Napper Sep 4, 2024
Memoir: US-Kazakhstan diplomacy during the 9/11 crisis No miracles, but substantial achievements. Sep 3, 2024
Georgian economy ready to compete in the EU – report Tbilisi’s geopolitical pivot injects uncertainty into export growth prospects. Brawley Benson Aug 6, 2024
International Arbitration Court rules in favor of Georgian government on port development case Full-speed ahead for Chinese consortium to construct Anaklia facility. Brawley Benson Jul 30, 2024
Georgian Dream policies damaging Tbilisi’s national security – experts Fractured relations with NATO raise chances of Russian mischief. Brawley Benson Jul 24, 2024
Russia rages over US military exercise in Armenia US envoy calls exercise a sign of “important and growing” ties with Yerevan. Ani Avetisyan Jul 19, 2024
US diplomat says Georgian Dream actions put Tbilisi’s Euro-Atlantic integration hopes at risk Official points out that government policies are at odds with popular will. Jul 16, 2024
The United States tries to get Armenia, Azerbaijan to see the trade benefits of peace Georgia gets ghosted in NATO summit’s final communique. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 12, 2024
Georgia: FM tries to put positive spin on Georgian-NATO ties The Pentagon and State Department are unhappy with Tbilisi’s recent “actions and statements.” Ekaterina Venkina Jul 10, 2024
Georgia: Lawmakers contend national security concept needs updating Georgian Dream government reluctant to do anything that may rile Russia. Brawley Benson Jul 9, 2024
NATO Summit: Georgia and Armenia will get some attention A carrot for Yerevan and maybe a stick for Tbilisi. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 8, 2024
Georgia: In the doldrums at the fulcrum of a geopolitical pivot Locals aren’t optimistic about Chinese consortium’s port plans for Anaklia. Brawley Benson Jul 1, 2024
Perspectives: Georgia to be disappointed if it expects security guarantees from China An unequal strategic partnership for Georgia. Rasmus G. D. Hardt, Anders Streubel-Kristensen Jun 28, 2024
Perspectives: ISKP posing rising threat to Central Asia Outreach campaign shifts into top gear. Lucas Webber Jun 25, 2024
Memoir: A tale of two first presidents: Islam Karimov and Nursultan Nazarbayev It was the most challenging of times, it was the most fascinating of times. George Krol Jun 21, 2024
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
Eurasian citizens striving to obtain asylum in the United States reportedly face expedited removal Would-be asylum seekers from Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are supposedly targeted. Jun 11, 2024
Memoir: Diplomacy at the crossroads of Eurasia The first US envoy to independent Kazakhstan recalls the embassy’s early days. William Courtney May 24, 2024
Georgia: With ‘foreign agents’ law a fait accompli, opposition focus turning to elections Can fractured opposition come together? Brawley Benson May 23, 2024
Armenia: Tax records tell tale of continuing economic dependency on Russia Moscow’s financial gravitational pull on Yerevan remains powerful. May 17, 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