Bad debt to “disappear” in Georgia A near total bailout of delinquent loans brings relief to many Georgians, in spite of criticisms that it was a vote-buying scheme. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 20, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Low-energy president ducks responsibilities Jeenbekov's end-of-year presser was a shrug-heavy event. Dec 20, 2018
Georgia’s presidential office politics Among the many controversies surrounding the election of Georgia’s new president: where she works. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 18, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Whimpering ex-president clutches at straws in political showdown Atambayev is changing his tune as he tries to scope out allies. Dec 12, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s former president, Roza Otunbayeva, discusses China, her successors, and regrets The first woman to lead a Central Asian country discussed China, her successors’ rivalry, and regrets from her time in office. Maria Mammina Dec 5, 2018
Georgians sort through bitter aftermath of presidential election The opposition called a rally to contest the results, but the government and the winning candidate it backed showed no indication of backing down. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 3, 2018
Opposition challenges results in Georgia’s presidential election The losing side argues that the ruling party stole the election. Many observers say Georgian Dream simply bought it. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 29, 2018
Georgian election part deux: the billboard war Campaigning turns nasty in the runoff for the presidential race. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 26, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s capital, once an island of green, drowns in smog Poor urban planning has exacerbated the smog from coal stoves and car exhaust. Photos by Danil Usmanov Nov 23, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Skies over Kumtor gold field darken once more The PM is talking about renegotiating a deal reached only last year. Nov 23, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential rift widens over campaign irregularity allegations Atambayev has renewed hostilities with Jeenbekov following a phony stalemate. Nov 19, 2018
Farmers in Kyrgyzstan try to capitalize on global quinoa fad Getting Kyrgyz-grown quinoa onto the international market is proving tough. Leila Saralayeva Nov 14, 2018
Georgian coal town longs for Chinese rescue Locals need the jobs; environmentalists and transparency activists are aghast. Nicholas Muller Nov 13, 2018
For some Georgians, mooning is a continuation of politics by other means The bare-bottomed protest is the latest publicity stunt that has brought a small libertarian party into the mainstream political conversation. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 13, 2018
Turkmenistan threatens Belarusian company with international arbitration A Belarusian-built potash plant is producing way less than it should. Nov 6, 2018