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
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
Azerbaijan blinks as US House of Representatives takes action to impose sanctions on Baku President Ilham Aliyev insists crackdown is consistent with due process. Apr 29, 2024
Central Asian states easing trade barriers Agreements mark baby steps toward formation of a free-trade zone. Apr 25, 2024
China taking preventative measures to head off US secondary-sanction threat Russia’s economy is feeling squeezed. 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
Kyrgyzstan: The sun sets on the Soros Foundation in Bishkek The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 17, 2024