Billionaire’s big talk on his big plans for Georgia Ivanishvili holds forth on his behind-the-scenes decisionmaking. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 27, 2018
Now hiring in Georgia: presidential candidates The paradox of Georgia’s political system is that an oligarch controls the government by staying out of it. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 19, 2018
With loss of parliament, Georgia's second city prepares for a downgrade Prospective changes would reverse the previous government's efforts to share with Kutaisi some of the development that booming Tbilisi has enjoyed. Joshua Kucera Jun 21, 2018
Georgia gets new PM promising "small government" The former prime minister resigned after apparently clashing with the behind-the-scenes leader of his Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili Bradley Jardine Jun 18, 2018
Tajikistan: No laughing matter as comedian journalist goes on trial Mirsaidov was swiftly arrested after complaining to the president about corruption. Jun 7, 2018
Georgian vigilantes take on South Ossetia’s creeping border crisis Locals are alarmed by Russia's ongoing annexation of Georgian territory, and their government’s wavering response. Bradley Jardine Jun 4, 2018
Protests in Georgia call for justice in teen murders The case has sparked accusations that the government has failed to eliminate impunity for officials. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 1, 2018
A libertarian Georgian “church” aids young draft dodgers Priests are legally allowed to avoid conscription, no matter their church. Bradley Jardine May 29, 2018
Georgian fascists step into the spotlight As Georgia's fascist groups gain prominence, many wonder why the government isn't doing more to fight them. Giorgi Lomsadze May 25, 2018
Georgian court rules metro workers must strike “outside working hours” Labor advocates called the ruling "absurd" and a dangerous precedent for the country. Bradley Jardine May 23, 2018
Tajikistan: Was Iran protest a fake? A rehearsal for a protest organized a few days earlier raises suspicions the authorities are faking public discontent. May 23, 2018
Georgia witnesses second coming of Bidzina Ivanishvili Georgia’s behind-the-scenes boss returns to political center stage as ruling party chairman. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 26, 2018
Tajikistan court jails 71-year old over Islamic State links Another six members of the same family were also jailed on related charges. Apr 19, 2018
Greek death metal band arrested in Georgia on suspicion of Satanism and terrorism The band ultimately was able to play its Tbilisi show and thanked "all our Georgian metal brothers for their overwhelming support!" Bradley Jardine Apr 18, 2018
China Denies Plans to Build Military Base on Afghan-Tajik Border But several Afghan officials have confirmed the plans, on the record. Joshua Kucera Feb 7, 2018