Perspectives: Unpacking the Georgian government’s understanding of “pseudo-liberal ideology” Georgian Dream co-opting far-right ideas. Tamta Gelashvili Apr 8, 2024
European Union, United States woo Armenia with economic assistance package Support is designed to encourage Armenia’s “resilience.” Ani Avetisyan Apr 8, 2024
Azerbaijan: Land borders remain sealed for individuals, but not trade Baku now cites terror threat as justification for keeping frontier closed. Apr 5, 2024
Perspectives: Officials in Turkmenistan make questionable choices when moral policing Virginity tests administered without consent. Karlygash Kabatova Apr 5, 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
Pashinyan puts kibosh on Karabakh government-in-exile Fears Karabakh Armenian leadership could become Moscow’s tool. Ani Avetisyan Apr 3, 2024
Uzbekistan: Once a gas exporter, now an importer Revenue takes a big hit. China-Central Asia Monitor Apr 2, 2024
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy? Apr 2, 2024
Central Asian air quality gets low marks – report Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region. Apr 1, 2024
Georgia: Politics and sports aren’t mixing well Georgians just want to celebrate on-field success. Brawley Benson Apr 1, 2024
Perspectives | The declining fortunes of Central Asia coverage The interest in the region evinced by international outlets in the post-9/11 period has faded. But ignoring Central Asia could come at a cost. Peter Leonard Mar 29, 2024
Armenia: Government grappling with border delimitation dilemma No date set for territory handover. Mar 27, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Fallen kingmaker Matraimov deported from Azerbaijan Kyrgyz authorities claim the once-powerful customs chief had been planning an assassination plot. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 26, 2024
Kyrgyzstan claims to have thwarted major assassination plot Security services say the hit was ordered by once-powerful former customs official Rayimbek Matraimov. Mar 24, 2024