Bad debt to “disappear” in Georgia A near total bailout of delinquent loans brings relief to many Georgians, in spite of criticisms that it was a vote-buying scheme. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 20, 2018
Turkmenistan: The weight of this sad time we must obey Ashgabat imports cows from Europe but cannot sort rail trade with neighboring Iran. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 18, 2018
Georgia’s presidential office politics Among the many controversies surrounding the election of Georgia’s new president: where she works. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 18, 2018
Turkmenistan: Closing the TAPI loop While Turkmenistan chivvies along its partners in the pipeline project, there are indications it has been less than forthright about its own progress. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 11, 2018
Turkmenistan: The president who revenue too little Budget planning reveals the depths of Turkmenistan’s economic crisis. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 4, 2018
Georgians sort through bitter aftermath of presidential election The opposition called a rally to contest the results, but the government and the winning candidate it backed showed no indication of backing down. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 3, 2018
Opposition challenges results in Georgia’s presidential election The losing side argues that the ruling party stole the election. Many observers say Georgian Dream simply bought it. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 29, 2018
Turkmenistan: Brussels sprouts and pipeline routes No Turkmen gas has been shipped to Europe since 2016. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 27, 2018
Georgian election part deux: the billboard war Campaigning turns nasty in the runoff for the presidential race. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 26, 2018
Turkmenistan: Taking things with a grain of salt Breadlines are making a mockery of the government's boasts of plenty. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 20, 2018
Turkmenistan: Reading between the lines President rediscovers the joy of libraries as talk of the Trans-Caspian pipeline heats up. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 13, 2018
For some Georgians, mooning is a continuation of politics by other means The bare-bottomed protest is the latest publicity stunt that has brought a small libertarian party into the mainstream political conversation. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 13, 2018
Turkmenistan: Good things come to those who weightlift Ashgabat once again splurges on sports and white elephants, while the government and households can’t pay their bills. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 6, 2018
Misha or Misha? Some Georgian voters aren’t sure The presidential race was a partial referendum on former president Mikheil Saakashvili. Some low-information voters took that literally, voting for a fringe candidate with a similar name. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 6, 2018
Georgian Orthodox Church takes aim at Armenian churches “There is interest in erasing any evidence of Armenians in Tbilisi.” Neil Hauer, Bradley Jardine Nov 5, 2018