Displaced from Karabakh watch reconstruction process with hope, concern Azerbaijani IDPs are eager to return home. But they are uncertain about how their new lives are going to look. Heydar Isayev Oct 5, 2022
Georgia’s Armenians: Learning Georgian, working in Russia Javakheti, a region once notorious for neglect and separatist tendencies, is steadily building ties with the rest of Georgia. Joshua Kucera Aug 22, 2022
In Tajikistan, Afghan refugees fear they’re trapped in a dead end For some Afghans trying to make a new life abroad, Tajikistan feels like a step backwards. Thijs Broekkamp Aug 19, 2022
Perspectives | In Armenia-Turkey normalization, where is civil society? The current process, unlike previous efforts, is a largely top-down one. What can we do to change that? Philip Gamaghelyan , Pınar Sayan Aug 16, 2022
Islamic State launches new Tajik propaganda network Al-Azaim Tajiki has become one of the most vigorous Islamic State evangelists targeting Central Asia. Laith Alkhouri, Lucas Webber Jul 20, 2022
Azerbaijan starts post-war resettlement in Karabakh The first 10 families moved this week into a designated “smart village” in territory Azerbaijan retook during the 2020 war with Armenia. Heydar Isayev Jul 20, 2022
Following war, Russian Jews congregate in Yerevan Armenia’s small Jewish community has been bolstered by about 200 recent arrivals fleeing Russia because of the war in Ukraine. Ani Mejlumyan Jun 15, 2022
Tajik Islamic State network fundraises in Russia Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia. Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Jun 13, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Turkmenistan: Stand by your man Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 17, 2022
In wake of war defeat, Armenia seeks to loosen gun laws Supporters of a new bill say the country needs to strengthen civilian defense. But skeptics say it could lead to increased gun crimes. Arshaluis Mgdesyan May 12, 2022
Don’t forget Afghanistan, pleads Uzbekistan, as Ukraine war rages Russia used the meeting in China to emphasize its importance in Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Apr 1, 2022
Turkmenistan: Berdymukhamedov passes the mantle (and phone) The future shape of Sino-Turkmen cooperation is going to be one of Serdar Berdymukhamedov’s biggest challenges. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 22, 2022
Perspectives | How do Armenia’s young people see their country? Survey data show that younger Armenians have more faith in their country’s armed forces and in Russian integration than older generations. Edward Rhŷs Jones Mar 21, 2022
Tajikistan says Afghan instability fueling narcotics trade boom Dushanbe says the volume of illegal narcotics it interdicted in 2021 increased by 69 percent year-on-year. Feb 18, 2022