US-Iran conflict catches Caucasus in the crossfire Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia have varying relationships with the two feuding countries, but all have something to lose if the conflict turns hot. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 13, 2020
Abkhazian leader resigns, new elections called The surprise resignation followed four days of protests and the intervention of two senior Russian officials. Joshua Kucera Jan 13, 2020
Armenian mothers seek answers in baby-stealing scheme Following an investigation into a high-level crime ring accused of selling Armenian infants to foreigners, women who think they may have been victims are demanding justice. Ani Mejlumyan Jan 10, 2020
Can Uzbekistan gain from EAEU membership? While Uzbekistan debates joining the Eurasian Economic Union, what does the country stand to gain from membership in the Russia-led trade bloc? Sam Bhutia Jan 10, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Activists under siege as repression escalates sharply Stories of untrammeled graft have spurred action – against the journalists investigating and activists calling for change, not the alleged criminals. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jan 10, 2020
Armenia and Russia keep ties on track Despite controversies about how a Russian company runs Armenia’s rail system, the two sides appear committed to making the relationship work. Ani Mejlumyan Jan 7, 2020
Kazakhstan: Asylum seeker trial begins, testing hawkish talk on Xinjiang This is only one of several ongoing cases involving ethnic Kazakhs fleeing repression in China. Chris Rickleton Jan 7, 2020
Rubles in the Near Abroad: Tashkent tease, Yerevan squeeze Flirting with Uzbekistan, reconciling with Armenia and guarding Turkmenistan: This and more in our monthly Russian business briefing. Maximilian Hess Jan 6, 2020
Caucasus braces for conflict in neighboring Iran Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken relatively pro-Tehran lines in the new crisis, while Georgia is sticking close by Washington. Joshua Kucera Jan 6, 2020