Central Asia: Summiteers seal many deals, reveal scant details An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin May 25, 2023
Despite popular outrage, eased travel with Russia is a boon for some Georgians Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit. Giorgi Lomsadze May 24, 2023
Wedding visit by Lavrov's daughter riles Georgians News of Yekaterina Vinokurova's arrival broke as the country was already experiencing turmoil over the re-establishment of direct flights with Russia. Nini Gabritchidze May 22, 2023
EurasiaChat: China, Islam... and love in Philadelphia Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality. EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard May 22, 2023
China-Central Asia summit: lots of rhetoric, little substance Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties. May 19, 2023
Georgia slams U.S. visa policies amid Russia flights controversy Complaining about U.S. visa policies has become Tbilisi's latest line of rhetoric against its strategic partner. Nini Gabritchidze May 19, 2023
Central Asia: Beijing making steady inroads in regional trade, mass media An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin May 17, 2023
Georgia: Uncertainty looms as first carriers authorized for Russia flights The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions. Nini Gabritchidze May 16, 2023
Georgia: Ruling party thumbs nose at influential EU grouping Georgian Dream derides “pseudo-liberals” as it withdraws from a European political alliance. Nini Gabritchidze May 11, 2023
Russia rewards Georgia with lifting of visa requirement, renewal of direct flights The changes signal growing competition between Russia and the West for Georgia’s geopolitical loyalty. Giorgi Lomsadze May 10, 2023
Central Asia: Beijing bracing for summit-o-rama A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin May 10, 2023
Turkmenistan: Negative neutrality Loyalty to Moscow, U.S. umbrage at Iran's arms supplies, coronation and soccer. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 9, 2023
Russian journalist: Ukrainians are confident of final victory Ten-day tour reveals that Ukrainian national identity is stronger than ever. May 9, 2023
Georgia: Watchdog group urges greater transparency, strict regulation of governmental AI use The Ministry of Interior’s use of AI stands out for its “relative complexity.” May 8, 2023
Georgian PM's far-right bromance draws concerns Garibashvili's participation, and his anti-LGBT speech, at a conservative forum in Budapest were seen as part of an ongoing flirtation with fascism. Nini Gabritchidze May 5, 2023