Exploring the White Russians’ legacy in Istanbul A new book uncovers the rich, but disappearing, history of Russians who fled the Revolution to Turkey. Ayla Jean Yackley Sep 16, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Latin (alphabet) fever takes hold Any alphabet switch remains hypothetical due to budget and geopolitical considerations. Chris Rickleton Sep 13, 2019
Long-awaited trial of Armenian ex-president begins in Yerevan Robert Kocharyan was challenged by victims’ families, but said the trial would go down in textbooks as the worst in Armenian history. Ani Mejlumyan Sep 12, 2019
Russia accused of killing Georgian, but Tbilisi stays silent The uncharacteristic restraint appears to be related to the unhappy memories the victim brought up both to the current government and the opposition. Joshua Kucera Sep 12, 2019
Is Putin coming to Armenia? The Eurasian Economic Union is having a summit in Yerevan on October 1. But it’s not clear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to grace the Armenian capital with his presence. Ani Mejlumyan Sep 11, 2019
Following outcry, Armenian government steps back on controversial mine project The government will take more time to assess whether the gold mine project is really safe for the environment, two weeks after announcing that it was. Ani Mejlumyan Sep 5, 2019
Turkmenistan: Kicking the Coke habit Racketeers, cotton-picking, a Russian consultant. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 3, 2019
Gazprom makes educational foray into Armenia, Kyrgyzstan Russia is increasingly using education to project its influence in the near-abroad. Chris Rickleton, Ani Mejlumyan Sep 3, 2019
Armenia’s “super minister” is arrested for embezzlement Gagik Khachatryan’s nephew has also been taken into custody. Ani Mejlumyan Aug 28, 2019
Pashinyan gives go-ahead to controversial Armenian mine project A long-awaited report said the mine's environmental impact would be manageable, but many environmental activists are not convinced. Ani Mejlumyan Aug 19, 2019
State television’s influence over Russians is slipping – report A third of Russian adults now obtain most or all of their news from web-based sources, says a new report from the independent Levada Center. Aug 12, 2019
Georgia video | Creeping borders Residents call the moving border a “creeping occupation” because the Russian military has pushed deeper into Georgian territory since the war. Tako Robakidze Aug 8, 2019
Yerevan struggles with uncollected trash In a recent poll, Armenians identified trash collection as the top problem their communities face. Ani Mejlumyan Aug 6, 2019
Pashinyan calls for unification between Armenia and Karabakh The unprecedentedly hardline rhetoric comes amid fitful efforts by Armenia and Azerbaijan to peacefully resolve their conflict over Karabakh. Joshua Kucera Aug 6, 2019
Tajikistan: Russia hinders independent Tajik news website Asia-Plus was deemed extremist by Moscow for a report on a suicide attempt. Aug 5, 2019