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A protest in Tbilisi. (Photo: Jelger Groeneveld, CC BY-ND 2.0, t.ly/9iwmV)

Protests widen in Georgia

Tug-of-war for the nation’s future grows in the wake of called-off EU integration bid.

Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 2, 2024

Abkhazia: Lots of drama unlikely to produce change

Bet on the Kremlin to get what it wants in the end.

Irakli Machaidze Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Edward Markey (left) and U.S. Representative Frank Pallone speak out at the Capitol on November 18 “against Aliyev’s efforts to silence us with violent state-sponsored protests as we shed light on his horrific human rights record.” (Senator Markey’s official Facebook account)

Azerbaijan: State media fights back against COP29 critics

Baku heaps vitriol on New Jersey congressman.

Nov 21, 2024

Protesters storm Abkhazia’s de-facto parliament on November 15. (t.me/respublicaabh, video screenshot)

Stances of both sides hardening as confrontation plays out in Abkhazia

Dissatisfaction with Russian investment deal underpins standoff.

Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 18, 2024

Soldiers fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine. (Photo: gov.ru)

War for citizenship: Why Uzbeks fight for Russia

The Uzbek government actively discouraging citizens from becoming mercenaries.

Dmitri Belyayev Nov 14, 2024

Trump may toss a few foreign policy curveballs in the Caucasus

Authoritarian-minded leaders may not enjoy the smooth sailing they were expecting.

Nov 13, 2024

The waste-to-energy plant is expected to become operational in 2025 or 2026. (Photo: Bishkek Mayor’s Office)

Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s garbage into profits

Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly.

Erlan Mashanlo Nov 7, 2024

The sanctioned companies provided Russia with dual-use equipment that can support the Kremlin’s war effort in Ukraine. (Photo: gov.ru)

Four Central Asian entities added to US sanctions list

Procuring machine tools in Europe and funneling them to Russia.

Almaz Kumenov Nov 5, 2024

Aliyev speaks at a news conference in July, where he portrayed Trump as a keeper of the peace and a defender of traditional values, adding that Baku’s relations with Republican administrations have “always been much more productive, fruitful, and result-oriented.” (Photo: president.az)

Azerbaijan: Aliyev rooting for Trump win

Baku’s support remains strong, despite Trump attempt to cultivate Armenian-American voters.

Nov 4, 2024

Russian soldiers in Ukraine. (Photo: gov.ru)

Russia perceived to have world’s “strongest military” – US News rankings

Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan both in the Top 25.

Oct 30, 2024

Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip

Kazakh farmers being undercut by Russia.

Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2024

The Jackson-Vanik amendment remains an impediment to boosting US-Kazakh trade. (Photo: gov.kz)

Perspectives | Kazakhstan working to lift Cold War-era trade restrictions

For Astana, Jackson-Vanik remains a hot-button issue.

Oct 22, 2024

The Bakurtsikhe-Tsnori road in Georgia was built in 2024 by China Communications Construction Company as part of efforts to boost and streamline traffic via the Middle Corridor. China and Georgia signed an MoU in September committing to jointly develop infrastructure, streamline customs procedures, and improve security and digitization of logistics. (Photo: gov.ge)

China expanding economic presence in South Caucasus

Deals aim to expand Middle Corridor trade.

Oct 17, 2024

Bidzina Ivanishvili waves to the crowd at a campaign rally in September. (Photo: gd.ge)

Georgian-American ties hit low point in post-Soviet history

With the US-Georgian relations in tatters, the upcoming parliamentary elections offer hope for recovery.

Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 16, 2024

A barbed-wire fence separating Georgian territory controlled by Tbilisi and Russian-guarded, breakaway South Ossetia. Georgian Dream officials have vaguely suggested that, if they secure a parliamentary super-majority, they may try to revise Georgia’s official policies on the breakaway territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. (Photo: gov.ge)

Georgia: Can parliamentary vote alter relations with separatist territories?

Russia says it is ready to play facilitating role.

Brawley Benson Oct 10, 2024

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