Perspectives: Alexei Navalny’s legacy rooted firmly in intelligentsia traditions The martyr’s rule begins. Igor Torbakov Mar 26, 2024
Tajik diaspora in Russia living in terror following Crocus City massacre In the days since the mass killing at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants across Russia have been subjected to threats, verbal abuse and increased harassment from law enforcement. Mar 25, 2024
Baku-Tbilisi rail route gets a facelift Moderization enabling five-fold increase in EU-bound freight. Mar 22, 2024
Kazakhstan: How a tabloid talk show made the case for domestic violence The attitudes displayed by the show presenters echoed sentiments commonly found in Kazakh society, activists say. Almaz Kumenov Mar 22, 2024
Kazakhstan on a stable growth path with potential pitfalls ahead – report World Bank urges reforms to foster better living standards. Mar 21, 2024
Caspian energy roundup: Baku prospects for investment to realize energy-export plans Azerbaijan making green energy push ahead of global climate conference. David O'Byrne Mar 21, 2024
Kazakhstan: Light punishment for ex-president’s nephew sparks anger The trial of Samat Abish was held behind closed doors, denying the public the chance to learn the details of the case. Almaz Kumenov Mar 21, 2024
The risk of more conflict is a top concern in the Caucasus – report Georgians worry Putin might go nuclear. Mar 20, 2024
Kazakhstan: Ex-police officers convicted for Bloody January torture Activists have long maintained that not enough police have been brought to task for offenses committed during the 2022 unrest. Mar 19, 2024
Armenia scouts path toward EU accession Public trust of Armenians toward Russia cratering. Ani Avetisyan Mar 19, 2024
Turkmenistan: Election bias Russia's elections have produced a Turkmen-style outcome, including in Turkmenistan itself. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 19, 2024
Armenian PM signals willingness to make territorial concessions to facilitate border deal Are the two sides closing in on a peace settlement? Mar 18, 2024
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
Kazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials The reform is designed to address dissatisfaction over the perception that judges are, under the current hybrid system, unduly influencing juries. Almaz Kumenov Mar 15, 2024