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
Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan. Nov 30, 2024
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition. Nov 25, 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
Georgia: Opposition still fighting election results as incumbent Georgian Dream party moves on President appealing to Constitutional Court over voting irregularities. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 21, 2024
COP29: Caspian and Central Asian states make progress in promoting “green” trade plan The sidelines are where the action is. Brawley Benson Nov 20, 2024
Turkmenistan tightening exit rules for citizens seeking to travel to Uzbekistan Quick shopping trips supposedly cause Ashgabat “shame.” Nov 20, 2024
Stances of both sides hardening as confrontation plays out in Abkhazia Dissatisfaction with Russian investment deal underpins standoff. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 18, 2024
Caucasus glaciers could start disappearing by 2050 An interview with Monash and Ilia State Universities climate scientist Levan Tielidze, an expert on glacier melting. Brawley Benson Nov 15, 2024
COP29: Baku climate conference experiences some turbulence The host has some inhospitable remarks for France. Nov 14, 2024
War for citizenship: Why Uzbeks fight for Russia The Uzbek government actively discouraging citizens from becoming mercenaries. Dmitri Belyayev Nov 14, 2024
Georgia: Caucasus glacier on the “endangered” list Scientists hope ancient ice holds clues about the future of the region’s climate. Brawley Benson Nov 13, 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
Perspectives: Time running out for EU to fight for Georgian democratization Brussels can organize an independent investigation of electoral irregularities. Lika Kobeshavidze Nov 8, 2024
Georgian Orthodox Church stakes out neutral stance on parliamentary election dispute But the Patriarchate provides hints about its political preferences. Brawley Benson Nov 7, 2024
