Georgia: Entrepreneurs starry-eyed over EU accession prospects, fear government is botching bid Many see EU membership as the only path to economic stability. Brawley Benson Apr 24, 2024
China taking preventative measures to head off US secondary-sanction threat Russia’s economy is feeling squeezed. Apr 24, 2024
TikTok is deemed harmful to kids’ health in Kyrgyzstan Bishkek beats the US in banning the social media channel. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 19, 2024
Perspectives: Providing a long-term remedy to Ukraine’s munitions woes The Bucharest Nine group of states should be empowered to lead. Anthony J. Tokarz Apr 19, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: The sun sets on the Soros Foundation in Bishkek The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 17, 2024
US to help Armenia modernize its military Trying not to rattle the bear’s cage too much. Ani Avetisyan Apr 16, 2024
Caucasus: Transit trade ambitions compound challenges of containing pollution Will rising prosperity have life-expectancy downside? Brawley Benson Apr 16, 2024
Central Asia is a bastion of “consolidated” authoritarianism – report Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices. Apr 15, 2024
Russian-style authoritarianism making gains in the Caucasus – rights watchdog Georgia on road to creating “semi-consolidated authoritarian regime.” Apr 12, 2024
Central Asian states have a coal dependency problem – report Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum. Apr 12, 2024
Anti-migration wave hits Central Asian guest workers following Moscow terrorism attack A partner post from Mediazona. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Vladislav Sorvyonkov Apr 11, 2024
Perspectives: Unpacking the Georgian government’s understanding of “pseudo-liberal ideology” Georgian Dream co-opting far-right ideas. Tamta Gelashvili Apr 8, 2024
Kazakhstan downplaying Victory Day commemoration Astana doesn’t want to send signals that might be seen as endorsing Russian aggression. Almaz Kumenov Apr 8, 2024
European Union, United States woo Armenia with economic assistance package Support is designed to encourage Armenia’s “resilience.” Ani Avetisyan Apr 8, 2024