Tajikistan: Arrows fired across ex-mayor's bow as associates face prison time Ubaidulloev is widely seen as the Kremlin's man. Jan 15, 2020
US-Iran conflict catches Caucasus in the crossfire Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia have varying relationships with the two feuding countries, but all have something to lose if the conflict turns hot. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 13, 2020
Abkhazian leader resigns, new elections called The surprise resignation followed four days of protests and the intervention of two senior Russian officials. Joshua Kucera Jan 13, 2020
Can Uzbekistan gain from EAEU membership? While Uzbekistan debates joining the Eurasian Economic Union, what does the country stand to gain from membership in the Russia-led trade bloc? Sam Bhutia Jan 10, 2020
Georgia cancels contract for Black Sea megaport The prospects for completing the massive deep-sea Anaklia port project, potentially a key node of China-Europe trade, are now uncertain. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 9, 2020
Armenia and Russia keep ties on track Despite controversies about how a Russian company runs Armenia’s rail system, the two sides appear committed to making the relationship work. Ani Mejlumyan Jan 7, 2020
Rubles in the Near Abroad: Tashkent tease, Yerevan squeeze Flirting with Uzbekistan, reconciling with Armenia and guarding Turkmenistan: This and more in our monthly Russian business briefing. Maximilian Hess Jan 6, 2020
Caucasus braces for conflict in neighboring Iran Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken relatively pro-Tehran lines in the new crisis, while Georgia is sticking close by Washington. Joshua Kucera Jan 6, 2020