Confusion over border with Azerbaijan worries residents of southern Armenia The handover of territory has brought Azerbaijani forces into close contact with several Armenian towns and a critical road, leading some locals to blame the central government for failing to protect them. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 21, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Has this been a bad year for Matraimov? Or not? Although he is getting considerable negative attention, he also enjoys strong political coverage. Chris Rickleton Dec 18, 2020
Perspectives | What did Turkey gain from the Armenia-Azerbaijan war? Turkey helped Azerbaijan win on the battlefield, but what Ankara stands to gain geopolitically remains to be seen. Nicholas Danforth Dec 11, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: MPs rush through approval for constitution referendum There are fears of an inexorable slide into a new season of authoritarianism. Dec 10, 2020
Without a clear alternative, Pashinyan manages to cling to power While Armenians increasingly agree that the prime minister needs to step down, they are divided on who could replace him. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 10, 2020
Evidence of widespread atrocities emerges following Karabakh war The Azerbaijani government has promised to prosecute any war crimes, but many are skeptical of its sincerity. Ulkar Natiqqizi, Joshua Kucera Dec 9, 2020
In political crisis, Armenian president makes power play The previously apolitical figure has emerged as a challenger to the embattled prime minister. But his chances of success aren’t clear. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 3, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Constitutional Chamber nixes attempt to halt power grab Activists worry the country is sleepwalking toward authoritarianism. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 2, 2020
Azerbaijan retakes control of final region as part of ceasefire deal with Armenia The handover was confused, as the current Armenian residents got multiple mixed messages over whether they could stay. Joshua Kucera Dec 2, 2020
In Armenia and Azerbaijan, families of missing in action turn to Facebook Hundreds of soldiers on each side are still missing three weeks after fighting stopped. Ulkar Natiqqizi, Ani Mejlumyan Nov 30, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Zere returns with new plea for action on women’s rights The artist expects to face more harassment for her song. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 27, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Hundreds rally against constitutional tinkering Changes to the constitution are widely perceived as another power grab by the man who recently seized all levers of government. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 22, 2020
Perspectives | Azerbaijan’s peace activists face harassment, and a reckoning For those of us advocating for progressive values in Azerbaijan, the war has been a setback. Bahruz Samadov Nov 20, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's proposed new constitution provokes widespread revulsion The document has been dubbed a "Khanstitution" for the powers it gives the president. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2020
Putin says Armenia could have stopped the war and kept Shusha The statement comes as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is coming under increasing criticism for his handling of the war and ceasefire negotiations. Ani Mejlumyan Nov 18, 2020