Georgia: Entrepreneurs starry-eyed over EU accession prospects, fear government is botching bid Many see EU membership as the only path to economic stability. Brawley Benson Apr 24, 2024
Departure of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh an outgrowth of strong ties between Baku and Moscow – Aliyev Azerbaijani leader says the Kremlin remains a key player in the Caucasus. Apr 23, 2024
Growth rates set to slow in Caucasus and Central Asia – World Bank Regional economies experiencing “multiple headwinds.” Brawley Benson Apr 22, 2024
Armenia and Azerbaijan battle it out in the international legal arena Armenians reluctant to give up on seeking historical justice. Ani Avetisyan Apr 20, 2024
TikTok is deemed harmful to kids’ health in Kyrgyzstan Bishkek beats the US in banning the social media channel. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 19, 2024
Perspectives: Providing a long-term remedy to Ukraine’s munitions woes The Bucharest Nine group of states should be empowered to lead. Anthony J. Tokarz Apr 19, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: The sun sets on the Soros Foundation in Bishkek The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 17, 2024
Caucasus: Transit trade ambitions compound challenges of containing pollution Will rising prosperity have life-expectancy downside? Brawley Benson Apr 16, 2024
Azerbaijan looks to Italy for political backing in Karabakh peace process Italy prioritizes economics over rights abuses. Brawley Benson Apr 15, 2024
Central Asia is a bastion of “consolidated” authoritarianism – report Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices. Apr 15, 2024
Russian-style authoritarianism making gains in the Caucasus – rights watchdog Georgia on road to creating “semi-consolidated authoritarian regime.” Apr 12, 2024
Central Asian states have a coal dependency problem – report Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum. Apr 12, 2024
Anti-migration wave hits Central Asian guest workers following Moscow terrorism attack A partner post from Mediazona. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Vladislav Sorvyonkov Apr 11, 2024
Turkey strives to cement position as key cog in East-West trade MoU with Azerbaijan, Georgia gives boost to Middle Corridor. Apr 9, 2024