Georgian government defends ex-prosecutor from U.S. sanctions The authorities first distanced themselves from the ex-official and ex-con, but then reversed course and shielded him from U.S. sanctions. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 20, 2023
Georgia: Chronicle of coup foretold National security services claim a coup is being plotted against the Georgian government from Ukraine. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 18, 2023
Interest surges in Turkmen gas Ashgabat's announcement that it is open to developing a Trans-Caspian gas pipeline has sparked strong interest from potential importers. David O'Byrne Sep 18, 2023
Georgian president faces impeachment for going to Europe The government says the president spurned the constitution by failing to get its consent for her Europe trip. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 6, 2023
Positive signals from Brussels reignite Georgians' EU hopes Words of encouragement came from the European Council President as fears mounted in Tbilisi of being left out of enlargement. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 30, 2023
Perspectives: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan building up for another potential round of fighting An unusual constellation of outside players taking shape. Svenja Petersen Aug 28, 2023
Changes in pension scheme leave Georgians worried about their savings There is a persistent distrust towards long-term saving schemes in Georgia, tracing back to post-Soviet financial shocks. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 25, 2023
Georgian Azerbaijanis ask Azerbaijan's president to open border Azerbaijan has kept its land borders shut ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heydar Isayev Aug 24, 2023
Canada deepens engagement with Armenia as it ponders lifting embargo on Turkey Ottawa strives to maintain a delicate diplomatic balance. Fin DePencier Aug 24, 2023
Trump indictments seized on in Tbilisi Fixation on Trump's election subversion charges comes as Georgia awaits new tensions ahead of a major vote next year. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 23, 2023
Georgia and Armenia are complicated havens for Russian LGBTQ émigrés Many are looking to move on. Andrea Palasciano Aug 18, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: President pushes back on US accusations of sanctions-busting behavior Amid denials there is a hint of Kyrgyz willingness to step up export controls. Justin Burke Aug 16, 2023
Perspectives: “We have common traumas, but no common memory” Decolonization activism is on the rise in what Russia considers its traditional backyard Barbara von Ow-Freytag Aug 16, 2023
Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe. David O'Byrne Aug 15, 2023
Georgia: Government faces scrutiny over disaster response Death toll rises to at least 25 from mudslide; critics say authorities could have done more to keep the casualty count lower. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 14, 2023