Turks commemorate Armenian genocide despite taboos The return of restrictions on memorializing the World War I-era massacres is part of a wider crackdown on dissenting views, critics say. Ayla Jean Yackley Apr 24, 2019
Riots break out after protests in Georgia’s Pankisi Gorge Locals protested a controversial dam project, the authorities sent in heavy forces, and clashes broke out. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 22, 2019
Head of Armenian anti-corruption body accused of corruption The accused is a longtime ally of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has made fighting corruption a centerpiece of the new government’s agenda. Ani Mejlumyan Apr 19, 2019
Can Georgia’s far right make it in electoral politics? A new study shows online support for the far-right is large. But converting that into votes is another matter. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 19, 2019
Armenia roiled by transgender woman’s speech in parliament The brief address event prompted political and diplomatic squabbling, but also was hailed as a landmark step for LGBTI rights in the country. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 10, 2019
Pashinyan takes on “fake news” The prime minister has long had a confrontational attitude toward critical press. Now he has escalated the fight by involving the security services and arresting the operator of a satirical site. Joshua Kucera Apr 9, 2019
With capitalist ambition, a KGB museum opens in New York The investors behind the project wish to remain anonymous. Natasha Frid Apr 2, 2019
First formal Aliyev-Pashinyan meeting deemed a success Both sides spoke positively about the progress of the negotiations, even as expectations of a breakthrough remain low. Joshua Kucera Mar 30, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Putin visit brings lavish deals and vows of a bright future Russian military presence in the region has also been consolidated and broadened — literally Mar 29, 2019
Post-Soviet conflict areas see promise, threat in Trump’s Golan Heights announcement The de facto leadership in Nagorno-Karabakh said that Trump’s decision to recognize the Golan as part of Israel is “a great opportunity for us.” Joshua Kucera Mar 27, 2019
Georgia’s medieval king and its contemporary Muslims The medieval king’s Islamophobic admirers ignore his record of promoting comity between Christians and Muslims. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 25, 2019
Perspectives | Other strongmen are watching Nazarbayev’s experiment Nazarbayev’s retirement has shined a spotlight on other aging leaders who have no clear succession plans. Sarah Dorr Mar 22, 2019
New mayor takes bulldozers to Yerevan’s café blight The city’s cafes proliferated on public land under dubious contracts with the previous authorities. Ani Mejlumyan Mar 22, 2019
Behind blockbuster Armenia! exhibit, the hand of the old regime The new government has embraced the New York show while underplaying the role played by its political enemies. Grigor Atanesian Mar 22, 2019
Uzbekistan: Ice arena opening carries whiff of Russian soft power Where Russia’s hockey league goes, its bankers follow. Peter Leonard Mar 21, 2019