Perspectives: “We have common traumas, but no common memory” Decolonization activism is on the rise in what Russia considers its traditional backyard Barbara von Ow-Freytag Aug 16, 2023
Georgia: Government faces scrutiny over disaster response Death toll rises to at least 25 from mudslide; critics say authorities could have done more to keep the casualty count lower. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 14, 2023
Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 11, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Turkmenistan: Net loss Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 1, 2023
Georgian culture trying to cancel its minister Many of Georgia's cultural figures are convinced that Tsulukiani is on a mission to force loyalty to the government across various areas of arts and culture. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 28, 2023
Perspectives: The Wikipedia browsing habits of South Caucasians Georgians take a strong interest in their distant regal past, Armenia favours poets, and Azerbaijan is firmly focused on a nationalist narrative. Hans Gutbrod Jul 28, 2023
Turkmenistan: Watched over by CCTVs of loving grace Europe's elusive pipeline, Gulf investment, Korean lobbying and a new ghost town. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 25, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Anti-gay violence goes unpunished in Georgia, again The festival's organizers said the government acted in concert with the violent demonstrators to thwart the event. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 12, 2023
Pride Week marked in Georgia as government escalates homophobia Books and publishers have become the latest target in what's seen as a government-led homophobic campaign. Nini Gabritchidze Jul 7, 2023
Pro-war Russian star’s concerts cancelled in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Leps claims he has paid out bounties to Russian troops for destroying Ukrainian tanks Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 7, 2023
Russia: Spyware firms looking to export surveillance technology to Central Asia – report Russia has greatly improved surveillance capabilities since the 2018 Telegram debacle. Justin Burke Jul 3, 2023
Georgian culture vs. Georgian culture minister Filmmakers worry the reorganization of the Georgian National Film Center (GNFC) is essentially a purge of those not loyal to the government. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 29, 2023
Georgian government accused of promoting political violence Aside from politicians and intellectuals, young people without any public profile have been among the targets of the mounting attacks. Nini Gabritchidze Jun 22, 2023