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The arrest of protesters for holding placards, including blank ones, struck many as eerily reminiscent of similar practices in Russia.

Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains.

The figurehead president warned that denying EU membership candidate status would embolden Russia and empower the already-ascendant forces of illiberalism in Georgia.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment.

The de facto authorities fortified government buildings in an apparent attempt to prevent a revolution like the ones that overthrew previous governments in 2020 and 2014.

An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs.

Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.

News of Yekaterina Vinokurova's arrival broke as the country was already experiencing turmoil over the re-establishment of direct flights with Russia.

Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality.

Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties.

Complaining about U.S. visa policies has become Tbilisi's latest line of rhetoric against its strategic partner.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions.

Georgian Dream derides “pseudo-liberals” as it withdraws from a European political alliance.