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Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia.

Land ownership is a sensitive issue in Abkhazia. The deal also sparked controversy in Georgia proper, where critics accused the government of closing its eyes to Russian expansion.

The Taliban have begun a PR blitz against the Islamic State, which has challenged the new Afghan government’s promise to bring peace to the country and its borders.

Greenpeace found radiation levels three times higher than earlier reported by the IAEA.

What awaits the returnees remains a mystery, however.

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.

Azerbaijan has increased pressure in recent weeks for Armenia to complete the pullout.

Al-Azaim Tajiki has become one of the most vigorous Islamic State evangelists targeting Central Asia.

Most who fled the area around Parukh, which four months ago saw some of the sharpest fighting since the war in 2020, have returned. But they say it’s become more dangerous.

Government explanations are hard to believe, and do not hide the poverty and abuse fueling unrest.

The general prosecutor's proposal cites the example of how Russia regulates the internet, suggesting to many that there may be political motives.

Projects include a new tunnel, stadiums, parks, and a university building.

Donors need to diversify, set clearer goals and emphasize accountability, argues a new report.

Georgians and Russians have not had such close contact, and on such a scale, since the breakup of Soviet Union. Now they are figuring each other out again.

At the alliance’s summit in Madrid enlargement was a top agenda item, but Georgia’s accession prospects remain unclear.