Nakhchivan rail plans promise to rewire Caucasus connections Iran stands to be one of the winners of the new regional transportation map. David O'Byrne Mar 31, 2021
Perspectives | Turkey and China: Can Azerbaijan be the bridge? Since shepherding Azerbaijan’s military victory last fall, Turkey has been on a Silk Road charm offensive. The challenge is turning talk into action. Firuza Nahmadova Mar 22, 2021
Germany’s new gastarbeiters: Georgians A new program will formalize temporary farm employment for Georgians in Germany, as low pay and unemployment continues to drive Georgians abroad. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 19, 2021
Analysis | Caucasus bond review Capital markets take war, the pandemic and political unrest in stride. The second in a two-part series. Maximilian Hess Mar 17, 2021
Not all roads lead to Georgia Last year’s war between Armenia and Azerbaijan could shake up trans-Caucasus trade, which has been dominated by Georgia for decades. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 8, 2021
Georgia’s restaurants fight back against the lockdown The industry has been crippled. And with meager government aid, some have threatened civil disobedience. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 24, 2021
Armenia considers prospect of open borders with Turkey For decades, Yerevan has wanted Turkey to end its blockade. Now it seems Ankara may be willing, but the mood in Yerevan has shifted. Ani Mejlumyan Feb 11, 2021
Here’s looking at EAEU: The year of integration Protectionism, pension reform, and pushing toward a common gas market. This and more in our monthly briefing on the Eurasian Economic Union. Here’s looking at EAEU Jan 14, 2021
Modern-day “Robin Hood” inspires Georgians drowning in debt The country has one of the highest debt-to-GDP ratios in Europe, a situation exacerbated by the pandemic. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 7, 2021
Armenia prepares to ban Turkish imports Following Ankara’s strong backing of Azerbaijan in the recent war, Yerevan is banning many Turkish goods. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 16, 2020
Here’s Looking at EAEU: What a gas! Unemployment, post-COVID hopes, and moving gas: This and more in our monthly briefing on the Eurasian Economic Union. Here’s looking at EAEU Dec 10, 2020
On Georgian voters’ minds: A pandemic, a bank robbery, and treasonous cartography Georgians go to the polls for legislative elections on October 31 after an unexpectedly eventful campaign season. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 30, 2020
Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict poses threat to regional energy corridor While it would be wrong to start pointing fingers and formulating conspiracy theories, clearly the risks are many and real. David O'Byrne Oct 9, 2020
Kazakhstan headhunts Belarusian IT developers, in vain so far Astana Hub hoping political unrest could tempt some specialists into coming their way. Almaz Kumenov Sep 4, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU #4: Belarus backs itself into trade corner Hypocritical election congratulations underscore the cold strategic underpinnings of a bloc that is as much about politics as it is about trade. Here’s looking at EAEU Sep 3, 2020